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RL05 VZD

2005 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,600 mi
Last recorded127,600 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 VZD
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 127,600 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 127,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 125,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,786 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside steering track-rod-end ,grip collar missing

Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,171 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,873 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 95,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 79,544 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 70,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Visible on under-tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 62,974 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 59,319 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 55,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 50,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 45,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 41,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,980 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 35,980 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 30,669 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,977 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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RL05 VZD is a 2005 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 89,902 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 RL05 VZD, 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 21 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 RL05 VZD registered?

RL05 VZD is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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