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WK58 FSS

2008 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,537 mi
Last recorded116,537 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 FSS
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner front mounting bush starting to debond from unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner front mounting bush starting to debond from unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2025 116,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner shoulder splitting, cords/ply visible throughout splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner front mounting bush starting to debond from unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner front mounting bush starting to debond from unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,507 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays and Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 112,978 miles

Front undertray obscuring view.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

bonnet catch sticking.

fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 110,772 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted to all underside

Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,213 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 106,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,561 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 93,565 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,987 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,876 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,411 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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WK58 FSS is a 2008 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 75,485 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 WK58 FSS, 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 18 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 WK58 FSS registered?

WK58 FSS is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is WK58 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK58 FSS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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