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LR55 VXG

2005 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,931 mi
Last recorded105,931 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 VXG
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 105,931 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 104,445 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 102,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,413 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 97,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 96,725 miles

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes are starting to split

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 95,072 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 86,713 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,176 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in both front tie rods

bonnet struts worn

r/n/s brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,610 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 60,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 53,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,145 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,799 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 37,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/front steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,930 miles

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

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

o/s/front steering arm slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,051 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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LR55 VXG is a 2005 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 89,902 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 LR55 VXG, 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 21 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 LR55 VXG registered?

LR55 VXG is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is LR55 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 VXG shows 18 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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