MOT Status
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82,172 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Front wipers starting to smear.
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Inop when rear fog on. (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner lip (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front wipers starting to smear.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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))
Both Rear Tyres Worn
Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection
How Reliable is the BMW 550?
Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RY08 VLG is a 2008 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 RY08 VLG, 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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What year was RY08 VLG registered?
RY08 VLG is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 1 June 2008.
Is RY08 VLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY08 VLG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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