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VK10 PDZ

2010 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,188 mi
Last recorded83,188 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 PDZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 83,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 70,158 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 69,561 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,606 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 61,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

incorrect size tyres fitted to rear of vehicle, abs ,traction control and stability functions are likely to be impaired

Pass 30 Dec 2021 36,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 28,834 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 14,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 14,169 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 13,419 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 0mm inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 0mm inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,239 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 11,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,150 miles

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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VK10 PDZ is a 2010 BMW 740 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK10 PDZ, 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 VK10 PDZ registered?

VK10 PDZ is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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