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LF61 VAK

2014 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,276 mi
Last recorded191,276 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 VAK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 191,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 191,276 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 183,402 miles

full undertray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2022 179,672 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2022 179,671 miles

Emissions not tested engine poor run and noisey suspect chain issue (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 175,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 152,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,332 miles

has body damage to n/s

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,718 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 101,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,608 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,857 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 58,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,001 miles

Nail in rear tyre

emissions too clean to detect

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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LF61 VAK is a 2014 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LF61 VAK, 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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What year was LF61 VAK registered?

LF61 VAK is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 18 June 2014.

Is LF61 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 VAK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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