BMW 550
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 486 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
486
Model Years
2005 to 2014
Years Covered
6
About the BMW 550
The BMW 550 was MOT tested 486 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2005 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 127,277 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 66,034 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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BMW 550 by Year
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Questions about the BMW 550
Is the BMW 550 reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (2005 to 2014), the BMW 550 averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 486 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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