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YK59 RTV

2009 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,030 mi
Last recorded27,030 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 55065,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 RTV
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 27,030 miles

all brake discs have corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 27,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 26,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 26,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,282 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 25,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,274 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear all upper suspension arm ball joint rubbers starting to leak grease

Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,354 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 21,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre has small cuts inner wall

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,865 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,604 miles

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

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

slight tyre side wall damage

Pass 6 Sep 2013 15,420 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,620 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,838 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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YK59 RTV is a 2009 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YK59 RTV, 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.

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What year was YK59 RTV registered?

YK59 RTV is a 2009 BMW 550, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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