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SF10 NBZ

2010 BMW 730

Orange Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,014 mi
Last recorded162,014 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF10 NBZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 162,014 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 158,521 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 143,384 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 134,937 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 132,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 127,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 120,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,795 miles

Front brake application uneven under light braking.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil wet almost to excess. (2.7.3)

front tyres have different construction,offside is a run flat and nearside is not.

Fail 19 Feb 2018 104,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake application uneven under light braking.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil wet almost to excess. (2.7.3)

front tyres have different construction,offside is a run flat and nearside is not.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,935 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection under the car

Fail 13 Feb 2017 86,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection under the car

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 61,579 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2013 47,543 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 NBZ is a 2010 BMW 730 in Orange with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

SF10 NBZ is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is SF10 NBZ safe to buy?

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