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AP59 GJY

2010 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,996 mi
Last recorded110,996 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 GJY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 110,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,508 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,305 miles

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

front suspension bushes weak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

front suspension bushes weak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 57,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012
Fail 1 Oct 2012

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AP59 GJY is a 2010 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP59 GJY, 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 AP59 GJY registered?

AP59 GJY is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 26 January 2010.

Is AP59 GJY safe to buy?

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