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YH56 TBV

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

342,885 mi
Last recorded342,885 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 TBV
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 342,885 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 342,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 332,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 311,699 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 2 Mar 2015 311,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 279,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 249,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 249,105 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 218,475 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 218,475 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 177,023 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 177,023 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 136,506 miles

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.

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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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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YH56 TBV is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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