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RU51 YAN

2010 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,435 mi
Last recorded156,435 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU51 YAN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 156,435 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 148,868 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 140,706 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,593 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 103,206 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,272 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 95,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,106 miles

Wear to both front tyres inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,132 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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RU51 YAN is a 2010 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RU51 YAN, 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 RU51 YAN registered?

RU51 YAN is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 28 June 2010.

Is RU51 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU51 YAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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