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VU10 TXT

2010 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,909 mi
Last recorded179,909 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 TXT
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 179,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 172,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 165,279 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 157,799 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure both sides, broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded it might break at lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, just meet the minimum requirement very wet undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 157,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure Brake disc back plate broken/insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure both sides, broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded it might break at lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, just meet the minimum requirement very wet undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 142,067 miles

Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

front tyres slightly damaged in tread area

Pass 16 Mar 2017 123,174 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both wipers start to smear

Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,395 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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VU10 TXT is a 2010 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,988 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VU10 TXT, 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 VU10 TXT registered?

VU10 TXT is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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