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OY10 ZCE

2010 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,868 mi
Last recorded113,868 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 ZCE
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 113,868 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 106,815 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 106,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 101,250 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 101,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 98,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,403 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 96,379 miles

Emissions not tested due to above defect (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard left and right bank of exhaust catalysts missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive bank of v8 engine leaking oil on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 93,476 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 85,836 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 7 Aug 2018 85,836 miles

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,711 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 4 Aug 2017 72,711 miles

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,982 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,282 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,204 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY10 ZCE is a 2010 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OY10 ZCE, 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 OY10 ZCE registered?

OY10 ZCE is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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