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YN08 VCF

2008 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,756 mi
Last recorded110,756 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 VCF
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 110,756 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 110,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 109,484 miles

Exhaust noisy

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 109,476 miles

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

Exhaust noisy

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 101,790 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 94,473 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 89,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 78,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,733 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,841 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,799 miles

inner side wall of n/s/f tyre as a split but no cords exposed

Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,907 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,699 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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YN08 VCF is a 2008 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YN08 VCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN08 VCF registered?

YN08 VCF is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 20 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YN08 VCF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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