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T74 KAH

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

95,288 mi
Last recorded95,288 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 KAH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 95,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,353 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 94,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 93,765 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 93,193 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 90,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,880 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 87,880 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

wear outer edge front tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,412 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,315 miles

h/brake w/light on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,504 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 81,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,086 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 75,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,819 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,915 miles

Coolant leak from O/S/F engine area

Oil leak from rocker cover areas

Oil leak from sump gasket

Slight play in N/S inner steering joint

Fail 18 Feb 2011 71,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak from O/S/F engine area

Oil leak from rocker cover areas

Oil leak from sump gasket

Slight play in N/S inner steering joint

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,080 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 68,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,077 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 64,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,836 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 58,831 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,988 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 52,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T74 KAH is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1999 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 108,581 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 T74 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 27 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 T74 KAH registered?

T74 KAH is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T74 KAH safe to buy?

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