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YD59 UPG

2009 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,996 mi
Last recorded49,996 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 55065,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 UPG
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 49,996 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,799 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,189 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,131 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,524 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 26,518 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UPG is a 2009 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YD59 UPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD59 UPG registered?

YD59 UPG is a 2009 BMW 550, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is YD59 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 UPG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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