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YK55 KMF

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,594 mi
Last recorded107,594 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 KMF
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 107,594 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 107,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,950 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 87,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,633 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 87,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear)marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,268 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 84,940 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP IS ON.

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSF OUTER LOWER BALL JOINT

Fail 29 Nov 2019 84,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

BRAKE WARNING LAMP IS ON.

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSF OUTER LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,314 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE VALVE IN THE EXHAUST

Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,361 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 29,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2010 16,782 miles

slight damage to n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,328 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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YK55 KMF is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK55 KMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK55 KMF registered?

YK55 KMF is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is YK55 KMF safe to buy?

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