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SW59 GPF

2010 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,473 mi
Last recorded167,473 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 7 Series82,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 GPF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2025 167,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2024 159,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 152,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 143,317 miles

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

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

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full

Pass 5 Dec 2020 125,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 105,166 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,736 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,512 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,075 miles

Covers fitted top and bottom of engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both especially on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,075 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Covers fitted top and bottom of engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both especially on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,195 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 38,648 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,440 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,905 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SW59 GPF is a 2010 BMW 7 Series in Silver 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 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 SW59 GPF, 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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What year was SW59 GPF registered?

SW59 GPF is a 2010 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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