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243D251

2010 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,202 mi
Last recorded57,202 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration243D251
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 May 2025 57,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 53,992 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,088 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 38,502 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,964 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,621 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,845 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,633 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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243D251 is a 2010 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 81,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 243D251, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 243D251 registered?

243D251 is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 24 August 2010.

Is 243D251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 243D251 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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