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NY06 WZU

2006 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,371 mi
Last recorded90,371 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY06 WZU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 90,371 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 83,144 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 71,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,964 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 69,961 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,099 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 69,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,102 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 68,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 66,308 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 63,238 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 58,934 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 58,934 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,182 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 48,177 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 48,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,227 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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NY06 WZU is a 2006 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NY06 WZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NY06 WZU?

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What year was NY06 WZU registered?

NY06 WZU is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is NY06 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY06 WZU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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