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N111 JDM

2003 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 JDM
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 109,427 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 109,427 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 109,383 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 108,923 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 108,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,767 miles

Central brake light

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 106,767 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central brake light

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 106,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2017 106,382 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 105,728 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 105,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,676 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,307 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,353 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,089 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 38,089 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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
Full BMW 550 reliability report

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N111 JDM is a 2003 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N111 JDM, 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 23 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N111 JDM is a 2003 BMW 550, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for N111 JDM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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