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LC11 NVB

2011 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,572 mi
Last recorded66,572 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 NVB
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 66,572 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 66,572 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,107 miles

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction minor chips (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 52,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,626 miles

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction minor chips (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,204 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 39,739 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 38,037 miles

Front bumper damage not likely to injure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 30,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 23,995 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 20,536 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,381 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,095 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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LC11 NVB is a 2011 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,169 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 LC11 NVB, 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 15 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC11 NVB registered?

LC11 NVB is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is LC11 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC11 NVB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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