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PJ59 BSX

2009 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,099 mi
Last recorded103,099 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 55065,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BSX
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 103,099 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 103,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,685 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 101,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,843 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,331 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 68,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,902 miles

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 20 Nov 2014 54,004 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,305 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 28,399 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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PJ59 BSX is a 2009 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PJ59 BSX, 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 PJ59 BSX registered?

PJ59 BSX is a 2009 BMW 550, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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