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Y8 TPR

2011 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,937 mi
Last recorded76,937 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 TPR
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 76,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 74,470 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 69,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 66,903 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,365 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 59,236 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 54,970 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,624 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 52,745 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 50,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 46,684 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge slightly

Pass 10 May 2016 38,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,605 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,856 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 24,856 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y8 TPR is a 2011 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,169 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 Y8 TPR, 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 15 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y8 TPR registered?

Y8 TPR is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 8 June 2011.

Is Y8 TPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 TPR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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