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J70 DNR

2010 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 DNR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 132,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 109,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 96,561 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 96,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,036 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,032 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 44,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 32,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 27,767 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,086 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,774 miles

o/s rear tyre bold on inner edge in places (advise replacement)

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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J70 DNR is a 2010 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J70 DNR, 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 J70 DNR registered?

J70 DNR is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 26 April 2010.

Is J70 DNR safe to buy?

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