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TGZ 740

2014 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,522 mi
Last recorded49,522 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGZ 740
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 49,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 44,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 40,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 33,355 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,804 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 29,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 26,586 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 26,586 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 25,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 22,234 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 22,234 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,462 miles

handbrake efficiency 16%

Pass 17 Jun 2017 14,980 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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TGZ 740 is a 2014 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TGZ 740, 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 TGZ 740 registered?

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

Is TGZ 740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGZ 740 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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