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LV10 BVU

2010 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,061 mi
Last recorded195,061 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 BVU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 195,061 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 195,033 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 194,533 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 190,795 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 168,962 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 145,463 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 98,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,567 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,570 miles

Front both tyres are worn on the outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,428 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 48,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions did not register on the emissions machine. lean burn engine

Fail 27 Aug 2014 28,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions did not register on the emissions machine. lean burn engine

Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,561 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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LV10 BVU is a 2010 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV10 BVU, 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 LV10 BVU registered?

LV10 BVU is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 23 March 2010.

Is LV10 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV10 BVU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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