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LB14 FJU

2014 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,102 mi
Last recorded118,102 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB14 FJU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 118,102 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 111,401 miles

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 96,445 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 96,445 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured X3 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR - OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,858 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 87,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,612 miles

Rear both tyres worn on inner.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,423 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 78,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 40,740 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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LB14 FJU is a 2014 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB14 FJU, 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 LB14 FJU registered?

LB14 FJU is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 28 July 2014.

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