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YN56 VLM

2007 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

22,679 mi
Last recorded22,679 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 VLM
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 May 2009 22,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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YN56 VLM is a 2007 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2007 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 74,200 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 YN56 VLM, 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 19 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 YN56 VLM registered?

YN56 VLM is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is YN56 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN56 VLM shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN56 VLM have outstanding finance?

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