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GDL 8

2014 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,807 mi
Last recorded40,807 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDL 8
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 40,807 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 38,977 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 37,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,424 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 32,424 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wear on inner edge of n/s/r tyre.

Wear on outer edge of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 28,035 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 23,361 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 23,359 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,654 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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GDL 8 is a 2014 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDL 8, 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 GDL 8 registered?

GDL 8 is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is GDL 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDL 8 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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