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LR08 JCR

2014 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,073 mi
Last recorded99,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JCR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 99,073 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 92,259 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,584 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,678 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,602 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,447 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 44,607 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,742 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 13 Mar 2017 36,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load advise replace (5.2.4a)

discs worn

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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LR08 JCR is a 2014 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LR08 JCR, 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 LR08 JCR registered?

LR08 JCR is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is LR08 JCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 JCR shows 10 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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