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SC08 ZHP

2008 BMW 550

Bronze Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,979 mi
Last recorded75,979 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 ZHP
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 75,979 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 75,485 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,983 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to tread on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,215 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 71,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,952 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,396 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,842 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,197 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 56,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,810 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,626 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 40,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,568 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,303 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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SC08 ZHP is a 2008 BMW 550 in Bronze with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SC08 ZHP, 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 SC08 ZHP registered?

SC08 ZHP is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is SC08 ZHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 ZHP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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