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AX60 EHE

2010 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

252,973 mi
Last recorded252,973 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX60 EHE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 252,973 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2024 242,002 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 232,220 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 224,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 214,421 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 206,674 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 206,674 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2019 199,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 199,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 183,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 169,967 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 152,768 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 152,768 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 132,736 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 111,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,810 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,877 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 82,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AX60 EHE is a 2010 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX60 EHE, 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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AX60 EHE is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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