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VX06 YDA

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,131 mi
Last recorded130,131 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 YDA
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 130,131 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,407 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 122,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 118,466 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 115,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,305 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 110,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 105,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 99,432 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,509 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 94,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,928 miles

Front tyre's worn on inner & outer edge, more so on the outer edge

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 89,816 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front tyre's worn on inner & outer edge, more so on the outer edge

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,862 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,172 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 64,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,890 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,159 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 43,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,130 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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VX06 YDA is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX06 YDA, 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.

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What year was VX06 YDA registered?

VX06 YDA is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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