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AK10 YFA

2010 BMW 550

Red Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,431 mi
Last recorded111,431 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 YFA
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 111,431 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,886 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 96,330 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,582 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 87,514 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 87,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted check union also - looks damp (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,688 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 81,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 75,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on shoulders

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,110 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,998 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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AK10 YFA is a 2010 BMW 550 in Red with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,988 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 AK10 YFA, 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 16 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK10 YFA is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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