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N888 LDN

2011 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,228 mi
Last recorded71,228 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 LDN
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 71,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 63,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,637 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 55,442 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 26 Feb 2019 39,000 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 36,909 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two screws in tyre treads. ()

Pass 15 May 2017 33,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 28,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,708 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,182 miles

Offside Inner 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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N888 LDN is a 2011 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,169 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 N888 LDN, 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 15 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N888 LDN registered?

N888 LDN is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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