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GBZ 599

2010 BMW 550

White Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,522 mi
Last recorded31,522 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 599
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 31,522 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 31,452 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 30,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 24,967 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 24,883 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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GBZ 599 is a 2010 BMW 550 in White with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GBZ 599, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GBZ 599?

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What year was GBZ 599 registered?

GBZ 599 is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is GBZ 599 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 599 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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