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TB55 AAB

2011 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,307 mi
Last recorded92,307 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB55 AAB
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 92,307 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 89,826 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 88,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,602 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 87,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Advise some blue smoke from exhaust on emission test

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,603 miles

Advise front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Fail 1 Mar 2021 82,603 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Advise front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Pass 13 Mar 2020 80,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,932 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 75,932 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 72,366 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,301 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 19,393 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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TB55 AAB is a 2011 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,169 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 TB55 AAB, 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 15 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TB55 AAB registered?

TB55 AAB is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is TB55 AAB safe to buy?

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