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B5 BJX

2014 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,189 mi
Last recorded46,189 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BJX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 46,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 45,291 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm to bottom of shock bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm to bottom of shock bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 44,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm to bottom of shock bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm to bottom of shock bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,868 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,901 miles

under tray fitted to the car .

Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,502 miles

under tray fitted to the car.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,129 miles

under tray fitted the car

Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,789 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 33,785 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged

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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B5 BJX is a 2014 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B5 BJX, 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

How do I check the history of B5 BJX?

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What year was B5 BJX registered?

B5 BJX is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is B5 BJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 BJX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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