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FJ10 VDM

2010 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,155 mi
Last recorded99,155 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 VDM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 99,155 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 99,155 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 99,144 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,272 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 87,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 74,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,628 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 67,553 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 54,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,893 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,801 miles

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

NSF tyre slight cracking

OSf tyre slight cracking

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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FJ10 VDM is a 2010 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJ10 VDM, 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 FJ10 VDM registered?

FJ10 VDM is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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