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VG56 RSG

2010 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,774 mi
Last recorded150,774 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVG56 RSG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 150,774 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 150,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front side of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 136,207 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 136,160 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 113,782 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 89,904 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 89,608 miles

Front Registration plate missing not secured to the front of the vehicle (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front asymmetrical tyre fitted incorrectly

Pass 7 Apr 2022 83,326 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,721 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,764 miles

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

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

Rear tracking need adjusting

Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,999 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,575 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,109 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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VG56 RSG is a 2010 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 VG56 RSG, 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 VG56 RSG registered?

VG56 RSG is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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