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M55 OKB

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,970 mi
Last recorded147,970 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 OKB
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 147,970 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 146,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 146,708 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 145,199 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 142,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 136,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,522 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 126,476 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 121,153 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,804 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 106,165 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 106,165 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 101,620 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 96,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 81,675 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 54,594 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M55 OKB is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M55 OKB, 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 M55 OKB registered?

M55 OKB is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is M55 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 OKB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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