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LJ10 MPV

2010 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 MPV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 95,836 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

vehicle has been stood

Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,252 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,885 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 87,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 80,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,158 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATING

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,145 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 54,139 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,792 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 37,779 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,482 miles

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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LJ10 MPV is a 2010 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ10 MPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ10 MPV registered?

LJ10 MPV is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is LJ10 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ10 MPV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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