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SIG 7566

2014 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,387 mi
Last recorded146,387 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 7566
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 146,387 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 140,164 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 124,396 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 108,880 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 99,641 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 99,641 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 99,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,952 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear poor repair to wheel

Fail 4 Jul 2018 62,734 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre has been puncture repaired

Fail 26 Jun 2018 62,402 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror and dash cam stuck in centre of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative no water in system (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre has been puncture repaired

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,955 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 39,955 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SIG 7566 is a 2014 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SIG 7566, 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 SIG 7566 registered?

SIG 7566 is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is SIG 7566 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 7566 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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