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B1 RTF

2010 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,046 mi
Last recorded77,046 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RTF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 77,046 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 77,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,099 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 64,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,359 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 47,515 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,452 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 30,085 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 21,697 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,354 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,077 miles

Emissions are too clean to register a result

NSR tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,203 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,086 miles

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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B1 RTF is a 2010 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B1 RTF, 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 B1 RTF registered?

B1 RTF is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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The MOT history for B1 RTF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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