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VF11 KAE

2011 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,683 mi
Last recorded119,683 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF11 KAE
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 119,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 94,679 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 94,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 64,834 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,348 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,689 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 33,634 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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VF11 KAE is a 2011 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VF11 KAE, 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.

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What year was VF11 KAE registered?

VF11 KAE is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is VF11 KAE safe to buy?

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