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MC14 FCM

2014 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,260 mi
Last recorded117,260 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC14 FCM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 117,260 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 95,004 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 95,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 91,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 87,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 75,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front nearside tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front offside tyre crack/perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,669 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 64,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,479 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 53,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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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MC14 FCM is a 2014 BMW 730 in White 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 MC14 FCM, 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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MC14 FCM is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 12 August 2014.

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