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L1 BCD

2014 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,591 mi
Last recorded155,591 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 BCD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 155,591 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))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 155,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 28 Nov 2024 141,397 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 141,397 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 127,308 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 112,970 miles

left rear suspension slow to lift

Fail 5 Dec 2022 112,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

left rear suspension slow to lift

Pass 26 May 2021 88,074 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 32,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre inner tread edge worn almost through to cords

Fail 15 Dec 2017 32,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside rear tyre inner tread edge worn almost through to cords

Fail 23 Oct 2017 31,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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L1 BCD is a 2014 BMW 730 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L1 BCD, 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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L1 BCD is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 14 November 2014.

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