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LB06 KYN

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,607 mi
Last recorded123,607 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 KYN
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 123,607 miles

Central Non obligatory stop lamp is not working.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe before the flexible hose, both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate is insecure.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H-arm, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Panel under the bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 120,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses are slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear `H` arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are wearing more so on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 120,228 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses are slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear `H` arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are wearing more so on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 113,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 111,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 108,588 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,061 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 106,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 102,352 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,284 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,044 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,180 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,330 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,785 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 18,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 18,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,433 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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LB06 KYN is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 85,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB06 KYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB06 KYN is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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