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RX05 YYD

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

130,576 mi
Last recorded130,576 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YYD
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 130,576 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 127,807 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 124,143 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,701 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 117,664 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,348 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 110,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 105,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,394 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Front tyre treads cracking on outer shoulders

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,810 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 98,989 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play starting in inner rack arm offside front

Fail 11 Feb 2015 97,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play starting in inner rack arm offside front

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,902 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S front to back metaL brake pipe

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,944 miles

Corrosion on O/S front to back metal brake pipe above rear sub-frame

Oil smoke from exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,174 miles

N/S front tyre wearinng on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,696 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,179 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,090 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,087 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,451 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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RX05 YYD is a 2005 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RX05 YYD, 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

How do I check the history of RX05 YYD?

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What year was RX05 YYD registered?

RX05 YYD is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is RX05 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 YYD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX05 YYD have outstanding finance?

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