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YC55 VMJ

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,724 mi
Last recorded188,724 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VMJ
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 188,724 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 184,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 175,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 166,958 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 166,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2017 165,506 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre on wear bars

Fail 22 May 2017 165,166 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre on wear bars

Pass 12 May 2016
Fail 12 May 2016

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 135,454 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 135,454 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 119,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 108,086 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 94,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 77,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,622 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,813 miles

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,364 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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YC55 VMJ is a 2005 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC55 VMJ, 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.

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What year was YC55 VMJ registered?

YC55 VMJ is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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