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B7 TLJ

2010 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,359 mi
Last recorded108,359 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 TLJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 108,359 miles

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

Front Lower Coolant leak

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust tail pipe damaged/leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 108,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge inner sidewall (275/35R20) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Coolant leak

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust tail pipe damaged/leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 123,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 109,194 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,387 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 119,384 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,638 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And barely legal (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And barely legal (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 107,600 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,333 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,324 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 96,721 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,574 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,267 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B7 TLJ is a 2010 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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 B7 TLJ, 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 B7 TLJ registered?

B7 TLJ is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is B7 TLJ safe to buy?

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