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MV60 YYL

2010 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,259 mi
Last recorded152,259 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV60 YYL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 152,259 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 244,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 141,045 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 141,045 miles

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 125,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 114,515 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,115 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 103,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,662 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,320 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 96,998 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,915 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,154 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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MV60 YYL is a 2010 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MV60 YYL, 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 MV60 YYL registered?

MV60 YYL is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is MV60 YYL safe to buy?

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