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HW10 BLX

2010 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,753 mi
Last recorded46,753 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW10 BLX
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 46,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine mainly offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 45,468 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 44,050 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 44,045 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 39,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathered on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathered on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 32,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 28,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 28,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,004 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,269 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,622 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 13,622 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,048 miles

rear tyres worn more on inner edges.

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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HW10 BLX 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 81.3%.

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 HW10 BLX, 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 HW10 BLX registered?

HW10 BLX is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 16 July 2010.

Is HW10 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW10 BLX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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