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X79 KCS

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,146 mi
Last recorded85,146 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 KCS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 85,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 84,829 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 84,192 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 84,131 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 83,910 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

SMALL PIN HOLE IN BALLJOINT RUBBER O/S/F

Fail 20 Jan 2022 83,900 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rizer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

pin hole in o/s/f lower balljoint

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm

surface rust on underbody and suspension

Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,573 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,011 miles

Windscreen cracked outside driver view

Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,510 miles

Windscreen cracked outside driver view

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,695 miles

Both sides rear tyres are perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 75,694 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Both sides rear tyres are perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,922 miles

SMALL CRACK IN SCREEN

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,796 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 73,796 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking leaking pump area (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

head light lens poor

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,607 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 68,038 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,612 miles

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,696 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,655 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 53,573 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 49,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,667 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,702 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 39,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X79 KCS is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X79 KCS, 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 X79 KCS registered?

X79 KCS is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X79 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X79 KCS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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