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M31 SOW

2015 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,284 mi
Last recorded72,284 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 55055,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 SOW
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 72,284 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,328 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 95,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,803 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 92,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 80,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 75,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 67,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 51,966 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 51,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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M31 SOW is a 2015 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 55,212 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 M31 SOW, 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 11 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M31 SOW registered?

M31 SOW is a 2015 BMW 550, first registered on 20 May 2015.

Is M31 SOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 SOW shows 12 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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