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LR10 PWL

2010 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,524 mi
Last recorded173,524 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 PWL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 173,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 167,089 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 164,604 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 151,441 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 138,137 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 127,922 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 118,746 miles

245/40/R20/99Y. 275/35/R20/102Y. Fronts 5mm. Rears 7mm.

Data states Diesel but it is petrol and has been tested accordingly.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 113,704 miles

245/40/ZR20/95Y. 275/35/R20/102Y. OF 6 OR 3 NR 3 NF 5mm.

Vehicle on record as Diesel but it is Petrol and has been tested correctly.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,222 miles

245/40/ZR20/95Y O/S/F 6mm. N/S/F 5mm.

275/35/R20/102Y. O/S/R 3mm. N/S/R 4mm.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 101,717 miles

Front 245/40/ZR20/95Y. O/S/F 4mm wearing edges, Monitor. N/S/F 6mm.

Rear Rear 6mm 275/35/R20/102Y.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,527 miles

245/40/ZR20/95Y. Both 5mm.

275/35/R20/102Y. OR 5. NS 1.7mm.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,250 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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LR10 PWL is a 2010 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR10 PWL, 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 LR10 PWL registered?

LR10 PWL is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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