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LJ14 AXY

2014 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,928 mi
Last recorded112,928 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 AXY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 112,928 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 112,928 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 91,526 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 91,520 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 78,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,923 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 34,274 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 21,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre excessively worn outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre excessively worn outer edge

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,237 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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LJ14 AXY is a 2014 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ14 AXY, 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 LJ14 AXY registered?

LJ14 AXY is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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