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VU60 VYJ

2010 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,192 mi
Last recorded134,192 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 VYJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 134,192 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 126,057 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,783 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 118,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,268 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,964 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 98,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 92,018 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2019 87,546 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,427 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 77,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,581 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,616 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 58,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,634 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 50,633 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear and offside front tyre valve stems slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,927 miles

front wiper blade-slight smear etc,not excess.small stone chips in windscreen,not excess.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 38,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,980 miles

n/s/r tyre 3/3/3 mm

o/s/f tyre 5/4/3 mm

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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VU60 VYJ is a 2010 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU60 VYJ, 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 VU60 VYJ registered?

VU60 VYJ is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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