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AE04 ESE

2010 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,267 mi
Last recorded89,267 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ESE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,267 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 83,842 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,680 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,257 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,356 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,454 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,165 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2015 61,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint spring link arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,437 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,691 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 32,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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AE04 ESE is a 2010 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 85,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 ESE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE04 ESE registered?

AE04 ESE is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 15 November 2010.

Is AE04 ESE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 ESE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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