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D8 NLN

2014 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,256 mi
Last recorded104,256 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 NLN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 104,256 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 104,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm worn outed edge to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,220 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 92,100 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,183 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 86,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 79,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-45r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut no cords visible

Offside Rear tyre cut no cords visible

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,533 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 70,533 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,336 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,886 miles

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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D8 NLN is a 2014 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,707 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 D8 NLN, 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 12 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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D8 NLN is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 8 May 2014.

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