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PK10 VZR

2010 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,893 mi
Last recorded68,893 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK10 VZR
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 60,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,617 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,705 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 42,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,414 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,482 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 23,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,319 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 20,318 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,289 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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PK10 VZR is a 2010 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK10 VZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK10 VZR registered?

PK10 VZR is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 1 April 2010.

Is PK10 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK10 VZR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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