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BA55 BUU

2010 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,823 mi
Last recorded128,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 BUU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 128,823 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 117,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 113,638 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,214 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 95,647 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,372 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 60,650 miles

unable to test brake pipes due to under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,080 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,404 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 39,676 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Fail 25 Jan 2017 39,676 miles

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

Front brake pads low

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2015 31,045 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,586 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,834 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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BA55 BUU is a 2010 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BA55 BUU, 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 BA55 BUU registered?

BA55 BUU is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is BA55 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 BUU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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