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RK06 OPG

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,207 mi
Last recorded77,207 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 OPG
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 77,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 72,101 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 72,101 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 66,828 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,298 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 61,298 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread edge worn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre tread edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread edge worn

Fail 29 Jun 2021 59,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread edge worn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre tread edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread edge worn

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,695 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 46,367 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,930 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 44,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,779 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,059 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,456 miles

Front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,117 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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RK06 OPG is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RK06 OPG, 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 RK06 OPG registered?

RK06 OPG is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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