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SV10 FOP

2010 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,713 mi
Last recorded87,713 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 FOP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 87,713 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,122 miles

both front tyres have slight uneven tread wear to inside edges

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,785 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 81,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 77,609 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,899 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 70,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,390 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 67,388 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,149 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,505 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SV10 FOP is a 2010 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV10 FOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV10 FOP registered?

SV10 FOP is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 16 August 2010.

Is SV10 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV10 FOP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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