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LK11 LTY

2011 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,803 mi
Last recorded127,803 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK11 LTY
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 122,047 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 122,047 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 120,917 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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LK11 LTY is a 2011 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,169 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 LK11 LTY, 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 15 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK11 LTY registered?

LK11 LTY is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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