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DR55 ART

2010 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,327 mi
Last recorded107,327 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR55 ART
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 107,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 104,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 101,371 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 97,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,898 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,371 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 78,796 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside front outer sidelight not working.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges.

Play in both front brake reaction arm bushes.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,775 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 60,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,118 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,149 miles

Both front tyres perished.

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

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,962 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,707 miles

engin couvers and undercouver plates fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2012 17,331 miles

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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DR55 ART is a 2010 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DR55 ART, 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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What year was DR55 ART registered?

DR55 ART is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is DR55 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR55 ART shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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