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OY06 NHZ

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,840 mi
Last recorded72,840 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 NHZ
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,085 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,785 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,153 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,189 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 55,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,656 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 31,781 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,469 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2009 25,061 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,114 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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OY06 NHZ is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 85,166 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OY06 NHZ, 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 OY06 NHZ registered?

OY06 NHZ is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is OY06 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 NHZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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