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BMW 740

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T715 KWGMOT history

T715 KWG is a green petrol BMW 740 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 185,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
185,776 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T715 KWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T715 KWG was last recorded at 185,776 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,776 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,776 miles
  • 2025 – 185,682 miles
  • 2024 – 184,610 miles
  • 2023 – 184,197 miles
  • 2022 – 183,842 miles
  • 2021 – 182,816 miles
  • 2020 – 181,672 miles
  • 2017 – 181,309 miles
  • 2008 – 180,925 miles
  • 2006 – 161,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,776 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • All brake discs are rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    185,776 miles
    Test number
    519471673845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail185,776 miles (+94)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,776 miles
    Test number
    221884310113
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass185,682 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    185,682 miles
    Test number
    786438253822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail185,675 miles (+1,065)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,675 miles
    Test number
    706487837932
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,610 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    184,610 miles
    Test number
    838659020465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail184,601 miles (+404)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,601 miles
    Test number
    496151218676
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass184,197 miles (+355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    184,197 miles
    Test number
    434703603439
    • AdvisoryRusting around both inner sills at rear

  8. Pass183,842 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,842 miles
    Test number
    438992655508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail183,836 miles (+1,020)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,836 miles
    Test number
    462655363226
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass182,816 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    182,816 miles
    Test number
    641414388078
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox sump

  11. Pass181,672 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    181,672 miles
    Test number
    138380093786
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs are rusted

  12. Fail181,666 miles (+357)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,666 miles
    Test number
    729374221953
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs are rusted

  13. Pass181,309 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    181,309 miles
    Test number
    846162433267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail180,925 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,925 miles
    Test number
    493947028172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass180,925 miles (+19,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    180,925 miles
    Test number
    603697428155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass161,039 miles (+11,857)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    161,039 miles
    Test number
    184426506200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass149,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    149,182 miles
    Test number
    373461116040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail149,182 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,182 miles
    Test number
    854470116084
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T715 KWG

Does T715 KWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T715 KWG is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T715 KWG?
The MOT on T715 KWG is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T715 KWG done?
T715 KWG was recorded at 185,776 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,773 miles a year.
Has T715 KWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T715 KWG has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T715 KWG 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 T715 KWG find?
T715 KWG passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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