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BX59 TVM

2010 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,056 mi
Last recorded215,056 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 TVM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 215,056 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 215,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 189,756 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 189,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 164,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 164,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454020 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 132,187 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2753520 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454020 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,023 miles

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f lower (rear arm) ball joint has slight play

n/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,475 miles

emissions too clean to register

front discs deteriated

front pads low

rear pads low

Fail 31 Jan 2018 88,249 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre below in center (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre close to limit in center (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to register

front discs deteriated

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,091 miles

both rear discs deteriated/worn

slight front brake fluctuation

Fail 31 Jan 2017 78,027 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink b/joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater not working n/s/f (1.4.A.2c)

both rear discs deteriated/worn

dash brake warning light on

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,317 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 62,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 56,995 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,870 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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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BX59 TVM is a 2010 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX59 TVM, 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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BX59 TVM is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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