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2010 BMW 7 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

74,475 mi
Last recorded74,475 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 7 Series82,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 BFA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 74,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 135,364 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 135,364 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 73,736 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,086 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 129,282 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 129,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 66,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,256 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 122,812 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 122,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 111,882 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 111,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 109,148 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 109,144 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 45,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 100,152 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 100,152 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,071 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,270 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive ROUND REAR TANK FILLER PIPE [diesel fuel] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 32,459 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,999 miles

Central Front both front wipers slight smearing

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 82,999 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front both front wipers slight smearing

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 27,715 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 25,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,271 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 22,425 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 67,694 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 19,557 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 17,187 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 15,182 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 15,182 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,911 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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S1 BFA is a 2010 BMW 7 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 82,999 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S1 BFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S1 BFA is a 2010 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 December 2010.

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