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NV59 YBK

2009 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,879 mi
Last recorded101,879 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 55065,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 YBK
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,879 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 101,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2024 100,521 miles

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 5 Dec 2023 96,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,213 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,330 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 85,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,394 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 76,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,413 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,180 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,602 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,139 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Dec 2012 31,339 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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NV59 YBK is a 2009 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 65,257 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 NV59 YBK, 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 17 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV59 YBK registered?

NV59 YBK is a 2009 BMW 550, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is NV59 YBK safe to buy?

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