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YC61 PZT

2011 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,003 mi
Last recorded66,003 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 PZT
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 66,003 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,864 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 59,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 50,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,759 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 39,759 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 28,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,272 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 14,689 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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YC61 PZT is a 2011 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YC61 PZT, 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 YC61 PZT registered?

YC61 PZT is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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