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LS10 FTC

2010 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,606 mi
Last recorded194,606 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 FTC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 194,606 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 169,686 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 161,228 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 161,228 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 157,328 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 157,287 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 153,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 149,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 141,488 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 141,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 120,307 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,589 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 100,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,521 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 87,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 86,666 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 75,925 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 49,430 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,419 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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LS10 FTC is a 2010 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2010 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 85,999 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 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS10 FTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LS10 FTC registered?

LS10 FTC is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is LS10 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS10 FTC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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