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LK61 NKH

2012 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,305 mi
Last recorded60,305 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 55050,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 NKH
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 60,305 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,190 miles

offside front inner drive shaft boot clip deteriorating

Fail 14 Mar 2016 53,064 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall where marked (4.1.D.1a)

offside front inner drive shaft boot clip deteriorating

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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LK61 NKH is a 2012 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 50,745 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 LK61 NKH, 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 14 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK61 NKH?

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What year was LK61 NKH registered?

LK61 NKH is a 2012 BMW 550, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is LK61 NKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK61 NKH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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