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G17 GGT

2010 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,670 mi
Last recorded71,670 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 GGT
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,670 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 66,513 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 63,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 56,774 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,959 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 55,943 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 52,495 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 48,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 41,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,436 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 31,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,705 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,570 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 22,875 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 18,138 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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G17 GGT is a 2010 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G17 GGT, 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 G17 GGT registered?

G17 GGT is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 29 November 2010.

Is G17 GGT safe to buy?

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