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BV10 LZR

2010 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,479 mi
Last recorded202,479 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 LZR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 202,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 189,781 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

Pass 2 Sep 2022 173,147 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 157,758 miles

Nearside Front Cornering Lamp Indicates N/W

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 157,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cornering Lamp Indicates N/W

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 146,032 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 145,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 133,270 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 133,270 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,387 miles

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

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 28 Jun 2017 100,650 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,052 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,674 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 45,674 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 35,215 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 35,215 miles

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

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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BV10 LZR is a 2010 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV10 LZR, 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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BV10 LZR is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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