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M555 JOP

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,758 mi
Last recorded145,758 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 JOP
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 145,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 145,041 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 143,183 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 140,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,924 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 130,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 128,894 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 127,705 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 127,704 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,898 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 104,009 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,009 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 84,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,763 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,086 miles

o/s brake light inop

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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M555 JOP is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M555 JOP, 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 M555 JOP registered?

M555 JOP is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is M555 JOP safe to buy?

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