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YF56 LZN

2006 BMW 550

Green Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,197 mi
Last recorded92,197 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LZN
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 92,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 91,981 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both , misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 90,808 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking slightly on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 89,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output aim just in (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corroded rear subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

paper vin number missing but other number ok for vehicle

under tray fitted with oil on tray

Pass 21 Dec 2022 88,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corroded rear subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no paper vin number but other number ok

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2022 88,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corroded rear subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no paper vin number but other number ok

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,378 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,793 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 80,755 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,455 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,442 miles

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,220 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,279 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,649 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,214 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,319 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,828 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,210 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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YF56 LZN is a 2006 BMW 550 in Green with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF56 LZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 LZN registered?

YF56 LZN is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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