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B20 KAH

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

133,298 mi
Last recorded133,298 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 KAH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 133,298 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 133,298 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,828 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2024 132,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2023 131,526 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play leading has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 131,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play leading has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 129,474 miles

Front discs warped

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mil light on

Fail 1 Jul 2022 129,449 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front discs warped

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mil light on

Pass 23 Jun 2021 127,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on outer wdge

rear sills starting to rust

Fail 21 Jun 2021 127,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on outer wdge

rear sills starting to rust

Pass 20 Jun 2020 124,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

area around jacking points starting to rust

Pass 24 Jun 2019 121,792 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sills corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2019 121,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sills corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2018 117,629 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sills corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2018 117,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sills corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,437 miles

rear sills starting to rust

Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,827 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

all indicator bulbs faded

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s brake lamp dim

Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil/Fluid leak on n/s/f of engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 105,601 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil/Fluid leak on n/s/f of engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,161 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,986 miles

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Fail 9 Jul 2012 86,986 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Pass 18 May 2011 80,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2010 78,672 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 72,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 61,019 miles

various brake pipes go under covers which can not be seen

Pass 9 May 2007 47,129 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 39,025 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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B20 KAH is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 102,682 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 B20 KAH, 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 25 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B20 KAH is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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