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K9 HCM

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,779 mi
Last recorded91,779 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 HCM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 91,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 91,774 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 91,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,778 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,755 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,656 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,714 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,288 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,426 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,103 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,077 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,221 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,211 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,528 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,253 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,664 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,794 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 37,558 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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K9 HCM is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K9 HCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K9 HCM registered?

K9 HCM is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is K9 HCM safe to buy?

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