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GV59 ULL

2010 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

182,746 mi
Last recorded182,746 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 7 Series82,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 ULL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 182,746 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 168,071 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 144,229 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,669 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 108,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45 19Y RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40 19Y RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 102,290 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,929 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Rear air suspension spring strut error message on

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,474 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,060 miles

Offside Rear cut in treads and puncture

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,503 miles

Oil leak

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,348 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,460 miles

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,717 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,296 miles

Oil leak

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

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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GV59 ULL is a 2010 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 82,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV59 ULL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GV59 ULL is a 2010 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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