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BJ03 JBO

2014 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,980 mi
Last recorded72,980 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 JBO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,980 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 69,765 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,281 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,824 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,392 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 60,392 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,137 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,544 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,139 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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BJ03 JBO is a 2014 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ03 JBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 JBO registered?

BJ03 JBO is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is BJ03 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 JBO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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