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V40 BMW

2010 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,814 mi
Last recorded104,814 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 BMW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,814 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 104,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,327 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 102,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,797 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 83,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,645 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 74,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,874 miles

Offside Front small chip in screen

Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,794 miles

Rear pads wearing low

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,312 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,628 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,747 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,717 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,168 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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V40 BMW is a 2010 BMW 730 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 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 V40 BMW, 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 V40 BMW registered?

V40 BMW is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is V40 BMW safe to buy?

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