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TC05 MEN

2010 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

158,663 mi
Last recorded158,663 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC05 MEN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 158,663 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 276,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 154,128 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 261,350 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 148,992 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 148,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2023 239,906 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 239,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 231,774 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 228,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 135,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 218,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,529 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 211,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 122,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 191,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,295 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 179,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 100,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 168,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes corroded

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Nov 2016 91,082 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre bald on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 157,031 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 157,031 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,643 miles

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 149,408 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 149,408 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 21 Sep 2013 46,918 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 17 Jun 2013 141,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished

Nearside rear tyre worn cclose to the legal limit & perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 104,397 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 94,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 131,248 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 117,912 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 117,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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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TC05 MEN is a 2010 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TC05 MEN, 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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TC05 MEN is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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