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LB10 VUS

2010 BMW 550

Gold Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,874 mi
Last recorded86,874 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 VUS
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 86,874 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 84,996 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 81,059 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,759 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 76,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front adaptive lighting faulty message on dash display

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,879 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,434 miles

Front brake reaction bushes worn

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

Nearside Front headlight condensated but not affecting aim pattern

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 68,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake reaction bushes worn

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

Nearside Front headlight condensated but not affecting aim pattern

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & inner edge low ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,919 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 52,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,221 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 34,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,030 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges and starting to get low

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads worn and getting near limit, also has various deep cuts

o/s front and o/s rear wheel rims slightly buckled on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,213 miles

both front tyres worn on outter 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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LB10 VUS is a 2010 BMW 550 in Gold with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LB10 VUS, 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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LB10 VUS is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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