MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all wheels buckled on inner rim
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing unevenly on edges
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 550?
Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA08 OPN is a 2008 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 SA08 OPN, 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 SA08 OPN registered?
SA08 OPN is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 21 March 2008.
Is SA08 OPN safe to buy?
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