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YE56 OMW

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,108 mi
Last recorded154,108 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OMW
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 154,108 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2024 150,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 147,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 143,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 143,382 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 138,549 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 138,549 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 133,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 132,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 124,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 116,810 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 106,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 98,618 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,042 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 73,398 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 73,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,886 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,873 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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YE56 OMW is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 85,166 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 YE56 OMW, 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 20 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE56 OMW is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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