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V12 KSF

2000 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,630 mi
Last recorded93,630 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 KSF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 93,630 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 93,510 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 93,321 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,256 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

comes up check tail lights but everything seems to be working fine.

Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 93,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 92,420 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,756 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 90,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONTMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,885 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

O/s & n/s outer sills rusty

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 88,373 miles

N/s/r back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,580 miles

All tyres perishing within tread

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

Condensation in offside headlamp not affecting light output at the moment

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 84,577 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

All tyres perishing within tread

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

Condensation in offside headlamp not affecting light output at the moment

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,849 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,630 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear lower bush has slight wear ?

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,356 miles

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,559 miles

both rear lower suspension arms have slight play at outer bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,285 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,912 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 39,313 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 39,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V12 KSF is a 2000 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 106,363 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 V12 KSF, 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 26 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V12 KSF is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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