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WDV 124R

2010 BMW 740

Black Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,105 mi
Last recorded141,105 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDV 124R
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 141,105 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 128,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,562 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 117,989 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 115,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 112,359 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,419 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,803 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner tread and sidewall cut but not to cords

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Offside Rear tyre outer tread cut but not to cords

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 94,800 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner tread and sidewall cut but not to cords

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Offside Rear tyre outer tread cut but not to cords

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,402 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 71,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WDV 124R is a 2010 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDV 124R, 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 WDV 124R registered?

WDV 124R is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 6 December 2010.

Is WDV 124R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDV 124R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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