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FY10 LDN

2010 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,440 mi
Last recorded155,440 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 LDN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 155,440 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 145,092 miles

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2021 133,023 miles

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

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

all under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 119,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2019 109,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 109,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 99,829 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 99,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 39,815 miles

NSF tyre inner sidewall has deep cut in excess of 25mm, but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 3 May 2013 39,809 miles

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

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

NSF tyre inner sidewall has deep cut in excess of 25mm, but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,585 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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FY10 LDN is a 2010 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY10 LDN, 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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FY10 LDN is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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