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YD59 ULS

2009 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,215 mi
Last recorded140,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 55065,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ULS
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 140,215 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 135,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre nearing 2mm markers inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 128,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 119,135 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 119,132 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 108,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,879 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 100,878 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,596 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,596 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Alloy welded/repaired.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,747 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,659 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,856 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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YD59 ULS is a 2009 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 65,257 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 YD59 ULS, 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 17 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD59 ULS registered?

YD59 ULS is a 2009 BMW 550, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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