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NM56 HVS

2006 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,845 mi
Last recorded131,845 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 HVS
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 131,845 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2025 131,828 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 128,082 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 128,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened modified front suspension adjustment seems to be inaccurate (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 121,969 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2022 117,801 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 111,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod. ()

Fail 15 May 2021 111,362 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod. ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 106,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,711 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2019 101,661 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 77,682 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,670 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing one wheel bolt on all front and rear wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located broken at upper seating areas (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken at upper seating areas (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,575 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2013 64,995 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,611 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 60,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,555 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,762 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,317 miles

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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NM56 HVS is a 2006 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NM56 HVS, 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 NM56 HVS registered?

NM56 HVS is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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