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L13 FBY

2014 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

188,684 mi
Last recorded188,684 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 7 Series78,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 FBY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 188,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 166,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 152,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 144,880 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,064 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 130,674 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 125,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,389 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 114,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,409 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 107,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 90,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,948 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,807 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,293 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,726 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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L13 FBY is a 2014 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 78,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L13 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L13 FBY registered?

L13 FBY is a 2014 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 July 2014.

Is L13 FBY safe to buy?

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