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V80 CRA

2014 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,409 mi
Last recorded93,409 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 CRA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 93,409 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 85,721 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,846 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 74,299 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 71,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 66,173 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 57,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,170 miles

Rear Brake pads starting to get low

Rear Tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2018 47,170 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large crack across screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pads starting to get low

Rear Tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2017 35,887 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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V80 CRA is a 2014 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V80 CRA, 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 V80 CRA registered?

V80 CRA is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 18 June 2014.

Is V80 CRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V80 CRA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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