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MC51 FAC

2014 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,332 mi
Last recorded208,332 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 FAC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 208,332 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 190,054 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 189,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 172,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 172,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 147,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 125,688 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,046 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 106,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,891 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,195 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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MC51 FAC 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 MC51 FAC, 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 MC51 FAC registered?

MC51 FAC is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is MC51 FAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC51 FAC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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