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YG10 TZE

2010 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

174,035 mi
Last recorded174,035 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 74081,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 TZE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 174,035 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2025 165,301 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 156,394 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 150,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge + signs of run flat damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 139,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Wet under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 132,088 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 124,751 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,446 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,592 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 113,589 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,183 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 80,271 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,974 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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YG10 TZE is a 2010 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YG10 TZE, 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.

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What year was YG10 TZE registered?

YG10 TZE is a 2010 BMW 740, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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