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BMW 740

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,982 cc

K74 WPFMOT history

K74 WPF is a red petrol BMW 740 first used on 8 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
129,739 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K74 WPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
8 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K74 WPF was last recorded at 129,739 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,416 miles · 13 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
323 miles
Average per year
2,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,739 miles
  • 2024 – 129,416 miles
  • 2023 – 128,621 miles
  • 2022 – 127,606 miles
  • 2021 – 126,493 miles
  • 2019 – 126,308 miles
  • 2018 – 119,919 miles
  • 2017 – 115,511 miles
  • 2016 – 113,865 miles
  • 2015 – 111,523 miles
  • 2014 – 110,078 miles
  • 2013 – 107,724 miles
  • 2012 – 106,384 miles
  • 2011 – 103,188 miles
  • 2010 – 99,573 miles
  • 2009 – 95,066 miles
  • 2008 – 92,438 miles
  • 2007 – 89,048 miles
  • 2006 – 83,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,739 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/S & N/S sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,739 miles (+323)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,739 miles
    Test number
    414644698211
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S & N/S sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass129,416 miles (+795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,416 miles
    Test number
    432514648159
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass128,621 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,621 miles
    Test number
    558198841812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,606 miles
    Test number
    999476304870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,606 miles (+1,113)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,606 miles
    Test number
    209935557360
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,493 miles (+185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,493 miles
    Test number
    868754950808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass126,308 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,308 miles
    Test number
    341751366781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,919 miles (+4,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,919 miles
    Test number
    365577211766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,511 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,511 miles
    Test number
    822443881756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,865 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,865 miles
    Test number
    285488705470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,523 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,523 miles
    Test number
    209494385426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,078 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,078 miles
    Test number
    178004274122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,724 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,724 miles
    Test number
    839028863160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,384 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,384 miles
    Test number
    907487682175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,188 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,188 miles
    Test number
    419872791174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,573 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    99,573 miles
    Test number
    283297780455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,066 miles (+2,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,066 miles
    Test number
    193380479165
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass92,438 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,438 miles
    Test number
    962788678131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,048 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,048 miles
    Test number
    471078697144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    131263466114
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about K74 WPF

Does K74 WPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K74 WPF expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K74 WPF?
The MOT on K74 WPF expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K74 WPF done?
K74 WPF was recorded at 129,739 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,320 miles a year.
Has K74 WPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K74 WPF has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K74 WPF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K74 WPF find?
K74 WPF failed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 7 more.

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