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LG14 BCF

2014 BMW 740

Brown Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,948 mi
Last recorded112,948 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG14 BCF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 112,948 miles

rear tyres on 3.0mm

Pass 21 Feb 2025 99,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 67,793 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 65,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leaks

Fail 18 Dec 2019 65,171 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2018 59,423 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 59,309 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 52,285 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 52,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 275/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,434 miles

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

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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LG14 BCF is a 2014 BMW 740 in Brown with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LG14 BCF, 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 LG14 BCF registered?

LG14 BCF is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is LG14 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG14 BCF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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