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YA14 VBN

2014 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,509 mi
Last recorded131,509 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 VBN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 131,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 118,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 109,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 103,962 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 99,545 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2022 99,545 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside 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 27 Jan 2021 86,996 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 86,996 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,415 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 27,529 miles

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2018 27,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 13,588 miles

Slight perishing to 4x tyre treads

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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YA14 VBN 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 YA14 VBN, 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 YA14 VBN registered?

YA14 VBN is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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