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LA14 CAV

2014 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,743 mi
Last recorded76,743 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA14 CAV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,743 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 72,197 miles

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 5 Dec 2022 71,063 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 70,355 miles

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 5 Nov 2020 69,366 miles

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 5 Jun 2019 67,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 62,955 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,458 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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LA14 CAV is a 2014 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA14 CAV, 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 LA14 CAV registered?

LA14 CAV is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2014.

Is LA14 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA14 CAV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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