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YK11 VUJ

2011 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,824 mi
Last recorded111,824 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 VUJ
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 111,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 111,824 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 98,642 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,554 miles

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

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,320 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 65,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,202 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 55,587 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 47,543 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 37,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,136 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 34,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn badly outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 28,488 miles

Front Wipers Smeary

Offside Rear Tyre Screw In Tread

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Rear Number Plate Slight Water Damage

Pass 19 May 2015 19,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 12,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YK11 VUJ is a 2011 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,169 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 YK11 VUJ, 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 15 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK11 VUJ registered?

YK11 VUJ is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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