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SAH 8L

2010 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,362 mi
Last recorded161,362 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAH 8L
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 161,362 miles

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

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

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

dynamic suspension fault on dash

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2025 161,360 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre bald on inside

Pass 1 Feb 2024 155,748 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear diff mount bushes splitting

Pass 12 Jan 2023 148,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 142,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 139,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 133,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 133,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 128,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,975 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 120,975 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair (2.5.B.1a)

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 30 Jun 2016 112,446 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,111 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 99,110 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight buckle to o/s/f alloy wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,733 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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SAH 8L is a 2010 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 85,999 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 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAH 8L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SAH 8L is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 5 July 2010.

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