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JY56 DEV

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,325 mi
Last recorded92,325 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY56 DEV
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 92,325 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 92,321 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,053 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 85,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 81,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 75,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 64,433 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 61,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,600 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,078 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,235 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,709 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 12,818 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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JY56 DEV is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 JY56 DEV, 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 JY56 DEV registered?

JY56 DEV is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is JY56 DEV safe to buy?

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