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M17 SGP

2010 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,858 mi
Last recorded77,858 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 SGP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 77,858 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2025 76,112 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2024 73,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,938 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 65,930 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 65,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,341 miles

under trays and shields fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,797 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,224 miles

Top engine covers and under covers fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,065 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,905 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,517 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,798 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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M17 SGP 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 93.3%.

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 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 M17 SGP, 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 M17 SGP registered?

M17 SGP is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 4 March 2010.

Is M17 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 SGP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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