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HF60 BKG

2010 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,675 mi
Last recorded109,675 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF60 BKG
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 109,675 miles

all suspension component has surface corrosion

front gog in op /ns/front

Fail 6 Mar 2025 109,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

all suspension component has surface corrosion

front gog in op /ns/front

rear brake disc worn

Pass 17 Mar 2023 102,233 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 102,233 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 93,296 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,295 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,988 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 55,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,719 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,937 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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HF60 BKG is a 2010 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HF60 BKG, 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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HF60 BKG is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 5 October 2010.

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