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OW64 FOU

2014 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,928 mi
Last recorded60,928 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW64 FOU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 60,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 56,685 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,872 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,746 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,919 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,422 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 30,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,225 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 28,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 25,633 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 14 Sep 2017 21,945 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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OW64 FOU is a 2014 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OW64 FOU, 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 OW64 FOU registered?

OW64 FOU is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is OW64 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW64 FOU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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