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LJ06 CTU

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,762 mi
Last recorded40,762 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 CTU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 40,762 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 36,289 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 18,386 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 18,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 13,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 11,613 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 8,793 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 8,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 22 Apr 2020 7,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 6,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 6,280 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 5,734 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 5,426 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 5,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 5,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 5,084 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 4,622 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 4,260 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 1,755 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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LJ06 CTU is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ06 CTU, 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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What year was LJ06 CTU registered?

LJ06 CTU is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is LJ06 CTU safe to buy?

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