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MM06 EHX

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,773 mi
Last recorded161,773 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 EHX
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 161,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tension / thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly an incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tension / thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly an incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also under inflated leak from outer bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drivers seatbelt is slow at retracting

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel has had a previous weld repair to a crack

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

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

parking brake no lock recorded (advise inspect / adjust rear brakes)

Pass 28 Feb 2023 146,337 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018
Pass 24 Feb 2017 129,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,788 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 115,787 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,754 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 96,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,427 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,947 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,445 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,774 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

rear brake pads wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,832 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres have different speed ratings

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and has kerb damage on outside

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2009 46,830 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/r tyres have different speed ratings

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and has kerb damage on outside

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

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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MM06 EHX is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MM06 EHX, 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 MM06 EHX registered?

MM06 EHX is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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