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WK56 FHA

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,259 mi
Last recorded93,259 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 FHA
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,259 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 93,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 80,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,228 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread

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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WK56 FHA is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK56 FHA, 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 WK56 FHA registered?

WK56 FHA is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is WK56 FHA safe to buy?

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