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BC14 EAJ

2014 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,629 mi
Last recorded72,629 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC14 EAJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 72,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 61,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,902 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 55,679 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2022 48,325 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 48,291 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 39,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 34,940 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,075 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 28,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 19,142 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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BC14 EAJ is a 2014 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC14 EAJ, 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 BC14 EAJ registered?

BC14 EAJ is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 8 March 2014.

Is BC14 EAJ safe to buy?

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