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RF63 LYP

2014 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,656 mi
Last recorded101,656 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF63 LYP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 101,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 101,133 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,352 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,631 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 19,769 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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RF63 LYP is a 2014 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RF63 LYP, 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 RF63 LYP registered?

RF63 LYP is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 10 January 2014.

Is RF63 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF63 LYP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF63 LYP have outstanding finance?

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