MOT Status
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124,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear high level brake light not working
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer constant velocity joint leaking
coolant leak
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
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 550?
Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was SV08 VDZ registered?
SV08 VDZ is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 18 March 2008.
Is SV08 VDZ safe to buy?
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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