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BM55 ALS

2010 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,710 mi
Last recorded169,710 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM55 ALS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 169,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 131,697 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 122,390 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 119,196 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 107,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 98,600 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 98,572 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backpressure pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 85,049 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backpressure pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,480 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,938 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,189 miles

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

unableto detect emissions

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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BM55 ALS is a 2010 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BM55 ALS, 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 BM55 ALS registered?

BM55 ALS is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is BM55 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM55 ALS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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