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YC10 BGU

2010 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,980 mi
Last recorded100,980 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 BGU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 100,980 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 95,211 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,083 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 86,083 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 80,281 miles

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 76,968 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 76,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 74,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,504 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,529 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 28,516 miles

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

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

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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YC10 BGU is a 2010 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC10 BGU, 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 YC10 BGU registered?

YC10 BGU is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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