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YG06 PXM

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,968 mi
Last recorded128,968 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 PXM
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 128,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 123,287 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 114,645 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 114,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 105,646 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 105,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,039 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 95,465 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 95,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 93,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edges and has damage on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edges and has damage to sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and has damage to sidewall

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2017 93,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edges and has damage on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edges and has damage to sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and has damage to sidewall

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2016 88,203 miles

All tyres perished on outer edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 83,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,185 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,524 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,079 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,791 miles

o/s/s tyre has cut to cords. which is less than 25% oftyre width

Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,468 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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YG06 PXM is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YG06 PXM, 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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What year was YG06 PXM registered?

YG06 PXM is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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