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YL55 WJJ

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,000 mi
Last recorded153,000 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 WJJ
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 153,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 151,345 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 140,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 129,170 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 125,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 119,492 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 105,328 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,492 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 94,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,661 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 73,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,435 miles

O/S/R outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 57,435 miles

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

O/S/R outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,004 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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YL55 WJJ is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL55 WJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL55 WJJ registered?

YL55 WJJ is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is YL55 WJJ safe to buy?

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