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SV08 VDZ

2008 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,958 mi
Last recorded124,958 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VDZ
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 124,958 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 121,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 117,795 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 113,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 114,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 106,784 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,137 miles

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2019 102,380 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,293 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,293 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,649 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,160 miles

Offside Rear Outer constant velocity joint leaking

coolant leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Outer constant velocity joint leaking

coolant leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,105 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 71,105 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,293 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 45,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,381 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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SV08 VDZ is a 2008 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SV08 VDZ, 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

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What year was SV08 VDZ registered?

SV08 VDZ is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SV08 VDZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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