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BMW 740

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T74 KAHMOT history

T74 KAH is a silver petrol BMW 740 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,288 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 KAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T74 KAH was last recorded at 95,288 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,353 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
2,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,288 miles
  • 2025 – 94,353 miles
  • 2024 – 93,765 miles
  • 2021 – 93,193 miles
  • 2020 – 92,230 miles
  • 2019 – 90,770 miles
  • 2018 – 87,880 miles
  • 2017 – 86,412 miles
  • 2016 – 85,229 miles
  • 2015 – 83,315 miles
  • 2014 – 82,091 miles
  • 2013 – 79,086 miles
  • 2012 – 75,819 miles
  • 2011 – 71,915 miles
  • 2010 – 68,080 miles
  • 2009 – 64,077 miles
  • 2008 – 58,836 miles
  • 2007 – 55,358 miles
  • 2006 – 52,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,288 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,288 miles (+935)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,288 miles
    Test number
    251386387492
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,353 miles
    Test number
    837946756010
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,353 miles (+588)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,353 miles
    Test number
    398447618385
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,765 miles (+572)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,765 miles
    Test number
    741815090803
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,193 miles (+963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    581949008886
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,230 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,230 miles
    Test number
    970128655069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,770 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,770 miles
    Test number
    130871573544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,880 miles
    Test number
    318339345524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,880 miles (+1,468)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,880 miles
    Test number
    163106747016
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryWear outer edge front tyres

  10. Pass86,412 miles (+1,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,412 miles
    Test number
    970487622968
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Pass85,229 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,229 miles
    Test number
    158781606174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,315 miles (+1,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,315 miles
    Test number
    789466975126
    • NoteH/brake w/light on

  13. Pass82,091 miles (+587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,091 miles
    Test number
    395764204413
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass81,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    669924024044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,504 miles (+2,418)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    296824924064
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass79,086 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    679705743026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,819 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    176867542457
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass75,819 miles (+3,904)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    796697042086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass71,915 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,915 miles
    Test number
    675239741031
    • NoteCoolant leak from O/S/F engine area
    • NoteOil leak from rocker cover areas
    • NoteOil leak from sump gasket
    • NoteSlight play in N/S inner steering joint

  20. Fail71,915 miles (+3,835)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,915 miles
    Test number
    937019641006
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak from O/S/F engine area
    • NoteOil leak from rocker cover areas
    • NoteOil leak from sump gasket
    • NoteSlight play in N/S inner steering joint

  21. Pass68,080 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,080 miles
    Test number
    820303550035
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail68,082 miles (+4,005)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,082 miles
    Test number
    421053750049
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass64,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,077 miles
    Test number
    660181069054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail64,077 miles (+5,241)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,077 miles
    Test number
    131038559087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass58,836 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,836 miles
    Test number
    342157958000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,831 miles (+3,473)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,831 miles
    Test number
    183316258470
    • FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass55,358 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,358 miles
    Test number
    933685967017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,988 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    634529056093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail52,982 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,982 miles
    Test number
    233898156050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T74 KAH

Does T74 KAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T74 KAH is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T74 KAH?
The MOT on T74 KAH is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T74 KAH done?
T74 KAH was recorded at 95,288 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,118 miles a year.
Has T74 KAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 KAH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T74 KAH 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 T74 KAH find?
T74 KAH passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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