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WN55 ATU

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,099 mi
Last recorded140,099 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 ATU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 140,099 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 129,935 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 126,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers,under trays and shields fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,911 miles

Offside Front cut in tyre inner sidewall. No cords showing

Fail 15 Sep 2015 116,911 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Joint in hub (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front cut in tyre inner sidewall. No cords showing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 103,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,178 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 96,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,277 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 88,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,095 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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WN55 ATU is a 2005 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WN55 ATU, 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 WN55 ATU registered?

WN55 ATU is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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