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AKZ 494

2010 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,963 mi
Last recorded151,963 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 494
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 151,963 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 149,178 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 144,510 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,803 miles

nearside front wing damaged

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2022 135,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front wing damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2021 125,499 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 125,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,196 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,405 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 84,137 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 63,856 miles

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

Rear brakes pads low.

Pass 9 May 2014 50,346 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 36,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,851 miles

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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AKZ 494 is a 2010 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AKZ 494, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKZ 494 registered?

AKZ 494 is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 9 March 2010.

Is AKZ 494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 494 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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