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UA51 HRA

2010 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,521 mi
Last recorded127,521 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUA51 HRA
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 127,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 117,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 113,292 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,676 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,540 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 82,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 66,304 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 59,212 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,292 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 48,292 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,555 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 29,693 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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UA51 HRA is a 2010 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 UA51 HRA, 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 UA51 HRA registered?

UA51 HRA is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 3 July 2010.

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