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LY64 BPZ

2014 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,842 mi
Last recorded26,842 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY64 BPZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 26,842 miles

parking brake lever damaged but works advise att

Pass 11 Sep 2018 15,218 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 15,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 14,384 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 7,251 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 7,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Front right tyre has a lump on the sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Front right headlamp aim too high, corrected adjustment. (1.8)

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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LY64 BPZ is a 2014 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LY64 BPZ, 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 LY64 BPZ registered?

LY64 BPZ is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 17 December 2014.

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