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YJ09 WHL

2009 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,463 mi
Last recorded133,463 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 55065,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 WHL
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 133,463 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 131,433 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 131,423 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre tread. [Michelin Pilot Sport 245/35 X ZR19].

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread [Michelin Pilot Sport 245/35 X ZR19].

Pass 26 Jul 2022 123,513 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 123,512 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,348 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 111,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 105,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,695 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,594 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 9,876 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 1,850 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

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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YJ09 WHL is a 2009 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 65,257 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 YJ09 WHL, 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 17 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 YJ09 WHL registered?

YJ09 WHL is a 2009 BMW 550, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is YJ09 WHL safe to buy?

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