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LS56 JUJ

2006 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,255 mi
Last recorded96,255 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 JUJ
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,255 miles

low effort to nearside park brake

Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

low effort to nearside park brake

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

rear subframe rear mountings corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,824 miles

Both front upper anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear parking brake has low effort

Nearside Steering rack gator twisted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

Pass 28 Apr 2020 93,608 miles

abnormal movement to offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Jan 2019 90,028 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 89,924 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight abnormal movement in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Jan 2018 84,967 miles

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 84,947 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner (4.2.B.1a)

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,288 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,095 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel only just met requirements 16% (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,608 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,630 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,190 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,832 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,086 miles

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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LS56 JUJ is a 2006 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS56 JUJ, 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 LS56 JUJ registered?

LS56 JUJ is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is LS56 JUJ safe to buy?

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