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LT55 WUU

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,439 mi
Last recorded168,439 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 WUU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 168,439 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 167,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 165,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 163,439 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 163,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 147,171 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 135,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,411 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 109,292 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 105,424 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer tyre wall

Offside Front damage to outer tyre wall

Offside Rear damage to outer tyre wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle emits white smoke when at high revs

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,123 miles

engine area oil leak

front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,777 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,730 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 WUU is a 2005 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WUU, 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.

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What year was LT55 WUU registered?

LT55 WUU is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is LT55 WUU safe to buy?

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