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LF10 ZKR

2010 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,942 mi
Last recorded83,942 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF10 ZKR
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 83,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 77,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 77,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 68,108 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 68,108 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,307 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 61,302 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 52,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,988 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 36,476 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 36,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,863 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 32,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,244 miles

noted front washers weak

noted oil leak from transmission area

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,561 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,828 miles

Both rear tyres have low tread inner edges.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 14,828 miles

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

Both rear tyres have low tread inner edges.

Osf tyre has low read on very outer edge, small cuts to center tread no cords showing.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 12,091 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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LF10 ZKR is a 2010 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LF10 ZKR, 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 LF10 ZKR registered?

LF10 ZKR is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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