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VFZ 2651

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,505 mi
Last recorded152,505 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 2651
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 152,505 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 143,749 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,265 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 125,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,266 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 117,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,934 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 112,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 112,755 miles

offside front headlight condensated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 112,692 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 112,692 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 101,815 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 101,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,032 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2009 78,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,603 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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VFZ 2651 is a 2005 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 89,902 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 VFZ 2651, 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 21 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 VFZ 2651 registered?

VFZ 2651 is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is VFZ 2651 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFZ 2651 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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