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A1 HWG

2014 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,654 mi
Last recorded154,654 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HWG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 154,654 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 145,338 miles

Nearside Rear Repaired wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2023 136,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 125,316 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 113,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 94,392 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 94,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn badly on very inner & outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,023 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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A1 HWG is a 2014 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 61,417 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 HWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A1 HWG registered?

A1 HWG is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 2014.

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