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LP14 WMY

2014 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,092 mi
Last recorded117,092 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP14 WMY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 108,065 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 108,065 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 92,281 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,425 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 79,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,092 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 67,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,974 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,135 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 27,544 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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LP14 WMY is a 2014 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LP14 WMY, 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 LP14 WMY registered?

LP14 WMY is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 22 July 2014.

Is LP14 WMY safe to buy?

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