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T70 UMA

2011 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,213 mi
Last recorded128,213 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 UMA
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 128,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,011 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,199 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2021 77,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,402 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,166 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,233 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 62,134 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,342 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,007 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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T70 UMA is a 2011 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,169 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 T70 UMA, 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 15 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T70 UMA registered?

T70 UMA is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is T70 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T70 UMA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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