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SIG 5931

2008 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

268,840 mi
Last recorded268,840 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 5931
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 268,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 245,185 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 226,812 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 213,020 miles

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2022 172,444 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obscuring

Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 98,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,258 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,768 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OSF/NSF Tyres worn inner/outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,594 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 38,578 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,530 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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SIG 5931 is a 2008 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SIG 5931, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SIG 5931?

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What year was SIG 5931 registered?

SIG 5931 is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SIG 5931 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 5931 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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