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LD55 DVY

2005 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 DVY
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,218 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,805 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,542 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 85,542 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,116 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 72,116 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre cut in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,736 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 59,736 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,042 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 48,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr tyre has cuts on outside wall

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,505 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,881 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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LD55 DVY is a 2005 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 89,902 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 LD55 DVY, 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 21 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD55 DVY registered?

LD55 DVY is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LD55 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 DVY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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