MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
342,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front worn low and below 1.6mm on edges but not in prescribed area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear suspension arm inner bushes starting to separate
near side front shock absorber damp
off side rear anti roll bar d bush mounting deformed slightly
off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge
oil leak
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded centre rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front worn low and below 1.6mm on edges but not in prescribed area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear suspension arm inner bushes starting to separate
near side front shock absorber damp
off side rear anti roll bar d bush mounting deformed slightly
off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge
oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
off side front tyre below 1.6mm on edges but not in central three quarters of tread pattern
under covers fitted through out limiting visual inspection
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
engine management lamp indicates a fault
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
engine management lamp indicates a fault
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 550?
Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH56 TBV is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 YH56 TBV, 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 YH56 TBV registered?
YH56 TBV is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is YH56 TBV safe to buy?
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