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SO55 XAF

2005 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,710 mi
Last recorded141,710 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XAF
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,710 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 141,592 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 139,055 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 131,242 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 126,085 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 116,521 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 97,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 97,548 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,680 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front jacking point missing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 44,296 miles

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,296 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,059 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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SO55 XAF is a 2005 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 89,902 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 SO55 XAF, 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 21 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO55 XAF registered?

SO55 XAF is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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