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LT55 TVL

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,530 mi
Last recorded58,530 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 TVL
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 56,169 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,875 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 46,706 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,573 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 43,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,807 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 38,804 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,991 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,631 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,928 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,780 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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LT55 TVL is a 2005 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LT55 TVL, 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 LT55 TVL registered?

LT55 TVL is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is LT55 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 TVL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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