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WL55 DVO

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,293 mi
Last recorded137,293 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 DVO
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 137,293 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 136,581 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2021 136,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 136,064 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 134,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 134,847 miles

brake slightly pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,479 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 126,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 111,359 miles

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

Tyre Size 245/40 ZR18 Dun Sport Max

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,498 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 100,496 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,018 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 92,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,619 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 63,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,463 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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WL55 DVO is a 2005 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WL55 DVO, 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 WL55 DVO registered?

WL55 DVO is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is WL55 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 DVO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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