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M50 HHP

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,186 mi
Last recorded61,186 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 HHP
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,186 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 61,185 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 58,794 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 56,208 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 56,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded edge (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,957 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 54,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 52,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 52,297 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 49,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 46,532 miles

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

child seat

fuel tank cup not tested

Fail 9 Apr 2016 46,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

child seat

fuel tank cup not tested

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2013 36,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,341 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT IN INNER SIDEWALL ADVISE REPLACE

WIPERS SMEARING

Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 21,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 21,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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M50 HHP is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M50 HHP, 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.

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What year was M50 HHP registered?

M50 HHP is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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