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ST14 ZLV

2014 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,129 mi
Last recorded109,129 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST14 ZLV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 109,129 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 99,599 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 91,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 78,131 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 66,613 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,733 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 59,526 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 59,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,955 miles

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

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,066 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

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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ST14 ZLV is a 2014 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ST14 ZLV, 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 ST14 ZLV registered?

ST14 ZLV is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is ST14 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST14 ZLV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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