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S5 YHH

2014 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,797 mi
Last recorded138,797 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 YHH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 138,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,869 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 121,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 98,762 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 98,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,344 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, track control arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,655 miles

Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f o/s/f tyres got cut on curb bands (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,541 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have slight curbing damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,060 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,842 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,729 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 26,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S5 YHH is a 2014 BMW 730 in Grey 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 S5 YHH, 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 S5 YHH registered?

S5 YHH is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is S5 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 YHH 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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