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YE55 XXN

2005 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,456 mi
Last recorded125,456 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XXN
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 125,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 125,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 115,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 115,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 108,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,575 miles

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

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

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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YE55 XXN is a 2005 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE55 XXN, 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 YE55 XXN registered?

YE55 XXN is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is YE55 XXN safe to buy?

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