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RV14 VEY

2014 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,832 mi
Last recorded170,832 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 VEY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 170,832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,618 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 95,469 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,010 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing underneath tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RV14 VEY is a 2014 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV14 VEY, 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 RV14 VEY registered?

RV14 VEY is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is RV14 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV14 VEY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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