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RY08 VLG

2008 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,172 mi
Last recorded82,172 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 VLG
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 82,172 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,578 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

Fail 7 Mar 2025 72,555 miles

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.

Pass 6 Mar 2024 62,193 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 62,183 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 50,525 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 48,584 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 5 Dec 2020 47,369 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn

Pass 7 Jun 2019 44,019 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 40,560 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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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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