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CY10 GXB

2010 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,819 mi
Last recorded122,819 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY10 GXB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 122,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,669 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 120,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 114,714 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front disc backing plate missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under-trays fitted obscure full view of inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2022 112,360 miles

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure disc backing plate completely came off touching inside the wheel when rotates (1.1.14 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 106,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 106,066 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 104,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 96,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 89,679 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 77,867 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 66,345 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 55,044 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,481 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2014 41,480 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,974 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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CY10 GXB 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 76.5%.

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 CY10 GXB, 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 CY10 GXB registered?

CY10 GXB is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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