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LG14 BBZ

2014 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,454 mi
Last recorded221,454 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG14 BBZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 221,454 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 200,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 170,484 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2022 149,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 144,941 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 138,177 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 138,177 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 18 Sep 2019 124,621 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 92,614 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 92,611 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 61,992 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,357 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,586 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 42,586 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,098 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,197 miles

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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LG14 BBZ is a 2014 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LG14 BBZ, 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 LG14 BBZ registered?

LG14 BBZ is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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