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DF10 ZGE

2010 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,804 mi
Last recorded91,804 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 ZGE
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,804 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD in patches on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 91,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD in patches on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 91,169 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,505 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,145 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 78,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,516 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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DF10 ZGE is a 2010 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF10 ZGE, 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 DF10 ZGE registered?

DF10 ZGE is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is DF10 ZGE safe to buy?

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