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V55 JWC

2014 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,056 mi
Last recorded77,056 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 JWC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 77,056 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,643 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 69,166 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 65,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 65,828 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arms bushes are split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,106 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,589 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 56,589 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 53,824 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 53,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,395 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,556 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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V55 JWC is a 2014 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V55 JWC, 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 V55 JWC registered?

V55 JWC is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is V55 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 JWC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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