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VEZ 2285

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 2285
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,150 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 116,150 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,148 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 112,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 98,467 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,724 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,820 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 68,516 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 63,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 58,708 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2012 52,203 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 52,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 47,577 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 47,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 42,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VEZ 2285 is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 85,166 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 VEZ 2285, 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 20 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 VEZ 2285 registered?

VEZ 2285 is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is VEZ 2285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 2285 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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