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LD08 UAA

2008 BMW 550

Green Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,887 mi
Last recorded54,887 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UAA
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 54,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 54,887 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 54,502 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,018 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 53,015 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 51,807 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 51,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,702 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,591 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,044 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 35,277 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 33,613 miles

all tyres wearing low

Fail 25 May 2016 33,613 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight bulb in-op (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres wearing low

Pass 12 May 2015 30,323 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,324 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsrear light unit reflector damage

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,466 miles

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

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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LD08 UAA is a 2008 BMW 550 in Green with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 75,485 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD08 UAA, 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 18 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD08 UAA registered?

LD08 UAA is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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