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BMW 550

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,799 cc

S50 ODLMOT history

S50 ODL is a black petrol BMW 550 first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 50,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,869 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 ODL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
550
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 ODL was last recorded at 50,869 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2015: 32,878 miles, lower than 32,882 miles on 16 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,869 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,869 miles
  • 2024 – 49,050 miles
  • 2023 – 48,986 miles
  • 2022 – 45,906 miles
  • 2021 – 41,912 miles
  • 2020 – 40,937 miles
  • 2019 – 39,394 miles
  • 2018 – 37,815 miles
  • 2017 – 36,887 miles
  • 2016 – 35,557 miles
  • 2015 – 32,899 miles
  • 2012 – 32,882 miles
  • 2011 – 32,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,869 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,869 miles
    Test number
    389880295347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,869 miles (+1,819)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,869 miles
    Test number
    468721230379
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. Pass49,050 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,050 miles
    Test number
    616324601119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,986 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,986 miles
    Test number
    243481839259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,975 miles (+3,069)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,975 miles
    Test number
    989465506688
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass45,906 miles (+3,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,906 miles
    Test number
    291102921018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion near brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion near brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass41,912 miles (+975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,912 miles
    Test number
    797144779902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass40,937 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,937 miles
    Test number
    750409019395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,930 miles (+1,536)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    346983827219
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass39,394 miles (+1,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    39,394 miles
    Test number
    844522661068
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak
  11. Pass37,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,815 miles
    Test number
    718514329992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,815 miles (+928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,815 miles
    Test number
    451266025175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass36,887 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,887 miles
    Test number
    251718694942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)
  14. Fail36,886 miles (+1,329)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,886 miles
    Test number
    610169591792
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)
  15. Pass35,557 miles (+2,658)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,557 miles
    Test number
    890577569772
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre has deep cracks in tyre sidewall, no chords exposed
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre has cuts in tread, and wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre cracking on tread
  16. Pass32,899 miles (+21)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    145645585078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • NoteAmerican No plates fitted
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges & perishing
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
  17. Fail32,878 miles (-4)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    656653485068
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • NoteAmerican No plates fitted
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges & perishing
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
  18. Pass32,882 miles (+13)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,882 miles
    Test number
    199956672060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAmerican style number plates fitted at time of test
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail32,869 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,869 miles
    Test number
    746934871263
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • NoteSlight wear to outer edges of front tyres.

Questions about S50 ODL

Does S50 ODL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 ODL is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S50 ODL?
The MOT on S50 ODL is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 ODL done?
S50 ODL was recorded at 50,869 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,275 miles a year.
Has S50 ODL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 ODL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 ODL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 ODL find?
S50 ODL passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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