CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK06 OXT

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,251 mi
Last recorded133,251 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 OXT
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 133,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 128,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 124,162 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 119,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 119,093 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 115,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 109,469 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 106,320 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 103,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 99,312 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre - small split in inner side wall

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 95,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,029 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 77,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 77,124 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,780 miles

Nearside front tyre no tread on inner edge

Offside tyre no tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,503 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,569 miles

Oil leak

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
Full BMW 550 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK06 OXT 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 90%.

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 LK06 OXT, 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

How do I check the history of LK06 OXT?

You can check the full history of LK06 OXT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK06 OXT registered?

LK06 OXT is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is LK06 OXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK06 OXT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK06 OXT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK06 OXT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.