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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

K100 RNSMOT history

K100 RNS is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 197,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
197,905 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K100 RNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K100 RNS was last recorded at 197,905 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2012: 54,442 miles, lower than 152,437 miles on 27 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
196,146 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,759 miles
Average per year
3,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,905 miles
  • 2024 – 196,146 miles
  • 2023 – 192,497 miles
  • 2022 – 184,132 miles
  • 2021 – 178,913 miles
  • 2020 – 178,576 miles
  • 2019 – 178,155 miles
  • 2018 – 177,104 miles
  • 2017 – 175,450 miles
  • 2016 – 173,948 miles
  • 2015 – 171,872 miles
  • 2014 – 167,237 miles
  • 2013 – 161,473 miles
  • 2012 – 54,442 miles
  • 2011 – 152,437 miles
  • 2010 – 147,633 miles
  • 2009 – 138,401 miles
  • 2008 – 133,872 miles
  • 2007 – 129,240 miles
  • 2006 – 126,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,905 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,905 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    197,905 miles
    Test number
    209720353551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,146 miles (+3,649)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    196,146 miles
    Test number
    439607140396
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass192,497 miles (+8,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    192,497 miles
    Test number
    236904941734
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass184,132 miles (+5,219)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    184,132 miles
    Test number
    971161619818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,913 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,913 miles
    Test number
    663908490647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,576 miles (+421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    178,576 miles
    Test number
    907143013345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass178,155 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,155 miles
    Test number
    427338967344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail178,138 miles (+1,034)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,138 miles
    Test number
    355956558515
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass177,104 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    177,104 miles
    Test number
    809055025110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass175,450 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    175,450 miles
    Test number
    249731835574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail175,413 miles (+1,465)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,413 miles
    Test number
    443003381954
    • DangerousNearside Steering system fouling steering arm (track rod) fouling on nearside chassis (2.2.D.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass173,948 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    173,948 miles
    Test number
    783231709141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail173,891 miles (+2,019)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,891 miles
    Test number
    159097204308
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass171,872 miles (+4,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    171,872 miles
    Test number
    329654245053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass167,237 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    167,237 miles
    Test number
    518881644089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail167,200 miles (+5,727)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,200 miles
    Test number
    356798434007
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass161,473 miles (+107,031)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    161,473 miles
    Test number
    499783533049
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass54,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    179041022037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,442 miles (-97,995)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    287400522035
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass152,437 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    152,437 miles
    Test number
    585847221026
    • NoteSlight brake judder

  21. Fail152,437 miles (+4,804)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,437 miles
    Test number
    656197121008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight brake judder

  22. Pass147,633 miles (+9,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    147,633 miles
    Test number
    404612330041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass138,401 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    138,401 miles
    Test number
    790810449017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail138,398 miles (+4,526)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,398 miles
    Test number
    671776539074
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass133,872 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    133,872 miles
    Test number
    173209238458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass129,240 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    129,240 miles
    Test number
    654980547015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass126,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    126,374 miles
    Test number
    144854646053
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K100 RNS

Does K100 RNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K100 RNS is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K100 RNS?
The MOT on K100 RNS is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K100 RNS done?
K100 RNS was recorded at 197,905 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,611 miles a year.
Has K100 RNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K100 RNS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on K100 RNS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K100 RNS find?
K100 RNS passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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