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ET06 ALU

2006 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

235,275 mi
Last recorded235,275 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 ALU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 235,275 miles

Both headlight lenses faded but not seriously reducing light output

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 235,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both headlight lenses faded but not seriously reducing light output

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 221,189 miles

Front Both brake disc backing plated insecure/rattling

Front Both front head lamp lenses faded but not seriously reducing light output

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers worn & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 207,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear differential casing corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 207,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear differential casing corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 195,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Prop shaft casing heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 181,572 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 169,988 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 169,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 162,823 miles

Both side front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 152,436 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 152,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 141,117 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 141,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 127,415 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 127,414 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 111,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 111,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Rear rear pads 3mm

Pass 31 Dec 2014 93,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 93,279 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 75,586 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,293 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,264 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,787 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,411 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,308 miles

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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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ET06 ALU is a 2006 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET06 ALU, 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.

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What year was ET06 ALU registered?

ET06 ALU is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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