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OY06 VCC

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,372 mi
Last recorded126,372 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VCC
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 119,518 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2014 119,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2013 113,293 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,123 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 95,155 miles

Offside parking brake effort appreciably lower than nearside,although total recorded effort still exceeds 20%.[Minimum reqd. 16%]

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 87,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 78,029 miles

Rear bumber removed at time of test

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

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 VCC is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY06 VCC, 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

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What year was OY06 VCC registered?

OY06 VCC is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is OY06 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 VCC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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