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Y27 CER

2010 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,449 mi
Last recorded187,449 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 CER
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 187,449 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sound deadening material not fully secure suspension area (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 171,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 May 2024 159,105 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 159,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn towards front of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 149,607 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 138,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 128,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2020 117,781 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,689 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,961 miles

Nearside +Offside rear tyres on 2.2mm limit is 1.6mm

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside +Offside rear tyres on 2.2mm limit is 1.6mm

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,685 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 95,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 9 Aug 2013 73,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 73,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,105 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,105 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y27 CER is a 2010 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y27 CER, 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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Y27 CER is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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