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M23 JFW

2014 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,263 mi
Last recorded136,263 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 7 Series78,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 JFW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 136,263 miles

Central Undertrays damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 136,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Undertrays damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 125,837 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 118,543 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 154,179 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 148,684 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 112,877 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 106,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 102,268 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,185 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,447 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,676 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,701 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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M23 JFW is a 2014 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2014 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 78,341 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M23 JFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M23 JFW registered?

M23 JFW is a 2014 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is M23 JFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 JFW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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