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YL57 SVJ

2008 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,007 mi
Last recorded34,007 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 SVJ
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,007 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 34,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,131 miles

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2012 28,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,876 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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YL57 SVJ is a 2008 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 75,485 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 YL57 SVJ, 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 18 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL57 SVJ registered?

YL57 SVJ is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is YL57 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 SVJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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