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SF10 KTE

2010 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,090 mi
Last recorded147,090 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF10 KTE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 147,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 138,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 138,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 115,718 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,913 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,067 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 64,066 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x1 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,569 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 59,538 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 6 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,985 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,434 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 17 Mar 2017 50,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,646 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)

Underbody covers and engine covers inhibit a full inspection of this vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2016 46,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Underbody covers and engine covers inhibit a full inspection of this vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 34,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,128 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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SF10 KTE is a 2010 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SF10 KTE, 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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What year was SF10 KTE registered?

SF10 KTE is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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