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P5 DYM

2008 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,592 mi
Last recorded123,592 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 DYM
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 123,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 122,746 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 17 Oct 2024 122,746 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,849 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,237 miles

Offside Front fog not working

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 108,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,137 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,077 miles

oil residue engine & under tray area's

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has cuts to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,733 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,059 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,058 miles

cuts in both n/s tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,188 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,301 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damange not exposing canvas.

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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P5 DYM is a 2008 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 75,485 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 P5 DYM, 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 18 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P5 DYM is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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