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GB53 DRZ

2014 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,834 mi
Last recorded75,834 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB53 DRZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 75,834 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring

Pass 30 Oct 2023 59,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 Oct 2021 44,816 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 32,292 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 24,413 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 23,151 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 23,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,731 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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GB53 DRZ is a 2014 BMW 740 in Silver 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 GB53 DRZ, 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 GB53 DRZ registered?

GB53 DRZ is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 22 October 2014.

Is GB53 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB53 DRZ 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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