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FM14 XBC

2014 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

242,108 mi
Last recorded242,108 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM14 XBC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 242,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2023 232,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 220,365 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 203,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 176,986 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 122,408 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2018 122,183 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2017 82,442 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2017 82,442 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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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FM14 XBC is a 2014 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM14 XBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM14 XBC registered?

FM14 XBC is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 5 August 2014.

Is FM14 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM14 XBC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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