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KN14 XBJ

2014 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,136 mi
Last recorded135,136 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN14 XBJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 135,136 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 135,135 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 124,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 124,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 115,070 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Diff bushes worn

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,658 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,848 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 94,827 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,768 miles

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 11 Dec 2018 70,715 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,486 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner small cut in tyre sidewall

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Rear both tyres 3mm

Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner small cut in tyre sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Rear both tyres 3mm

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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KN14 XBJ is a 2014 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN14 XBJ, 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 KN14 XBJ registered?

KN14 XBJ is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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