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LB56 LSV

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,897 mi
Last recorded124,897 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 LSV
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 124,897 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 119,491 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 116,958 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 116,958 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 111,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged several bulge on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 111,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged several bulge on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 103,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 103,729 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 90,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,749 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,169 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SMALL CHIP (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% INNER DIM (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Fail 19 Jan 2018 75,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/4018Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SMALL CHIP (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% INNER DIM (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,876 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 57,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,266 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,006 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,143 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,137 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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LB56 LSV is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB56 LSV, 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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LB56 LSV is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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