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AU14 FVM

2014 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,227 mi
Last recorded147,227 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 FVM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 147,227 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,245 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 133,525 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2022 121,565 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on upper ns section of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,188 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,098 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,579 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 104,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,123 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,951 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,659 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 May 2016 47,944 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,754 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 33,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 23,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU14 FVM is a 2014 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU14 FVM, 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 AU14 FVM registered?

AU14 FVM is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 7 May 2014.

Is AU14 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU14 FVM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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