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M5 OMU

2014 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,057 mi
Last recorded150,057 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OMU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 150,057 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 144,345 miles

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

Front Nail in tyre Both (245/345/19) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Nail in tyre Both (275/40/18) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2024 144,345 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Nail in tyre Both (245/345/19) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Nail in tyre Both (275/40/18) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 135,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2023 135,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 127,473 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,757 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,513 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 114,510 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,916 miles

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

Offside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 May 2018 77,196 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 56,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,584 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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M5 OMU is a 2014 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M5 OMU, 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 M5 OMU registered?

M5 OMU is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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