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BU64 BMZ

2014 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,604 mi
Last recorded121,604 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU64 BMZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 121,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Aug 2024 116,335 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 109,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,890 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 9 Aug 2021 98,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,541 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,238 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,884 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 38,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 17,192 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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BU64 BMZ is a 2014 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 BU64 BMZ, 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 BU64 BMZ registered?

BU64 BMZ is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is BU64 BMZ safe to buy?

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