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AR02 SYL

2010 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,986 mi
Last recorded113,986 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 SYL
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 113,986 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 112,105 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,045 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower main or back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower main or back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 275/30/21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 112,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower main or back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower main or back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 275/30/21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,408 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 92,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 75,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,543 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,019 miles

Offside Rear cut in Tyre no cords visible

Fail 19 Jul 2016 43,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear cut in Tyre no cords visible

Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,880 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,268 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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AR02 SYL is a 2010 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AR02 SYL, 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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What year was AR02 SYL registered?

AR02 SYL is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 17 April 2010.

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