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LJ06 YBA

2006 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,834 mi
Last recorded96,834 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 YBA
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,834 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,834 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,332 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,031 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 89,995 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke at idle (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle excess blue smoke emitted from exhaust at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 86,786 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,753 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 64,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,798 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,747 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 56,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,701 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 41,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,759 miles

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

Offside 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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LJ06 YBA is a 2006 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LJ06 YBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ06 YBA registered?

LJ06 YBA is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ06 YBA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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