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W7 APU

2006 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,684 mi
Last recorded120,684 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 APU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 120,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody tray fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2022 120,628 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,975 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 111,656 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 111,594 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,699 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,167 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 105,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 100,933 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,801 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,181 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,921 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 80,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,832 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,522 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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W7 APU is a 2006 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W7 APU, 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 W7 APU registered?

W7 APU is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is W7 APU safe to buy?

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