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BG59 FDM

2010 BMW 740

Black Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,924 mi
Last recorded107,924 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 FDM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 107,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,036 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,302 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,224 miles

emissions to clean to give a reading

Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,404 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,370 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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BG59 FDM is a 2010 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG59 FDM, 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 BG59 FDM registered?

BG59 FDM is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 2 January 2010.

Is BG59 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 FDM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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