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BMW 740

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

X79 KCSMOT history

X79 KCS is a silver petrol BMW 740 first used on 4 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,146 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 KCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 KCS was last recorded at 85,146 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,829 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
317 miles
Average per year
2,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,146 miles
  • 2025 – 84,829 miles
  • 2024 – 84,192 miles
  • 2023 – 84,131 miles
  • 2022 – 83,910 miles
  • 2021 – 80,573 miles
  • 2020 – 77,011 miles
  • 2019 – 76,510 miles
  • 2018 – 75,695 miles
  • 2017 – 74,922 miles
  • 2016 – 73,796 miles
  • 2015 – 71,607 miles
  • 2014 – 68,038 miles
  • 2012 – 63,612 miles
  • 2011 – 63,132 miles
  • 2010 – 58,696 miles
  • 2009 – 53,655 miles
  • 2008 – 49,440 miles
  • 2007 – 44,667 miles
  • 2006 – 39,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,146 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.

  • SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen cracked outside driver view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both sides rear tyres are perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,146 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,146 miles
    Test number
    374439238748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,829 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    951827875127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,192 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,192 miles
    Test number
    534032874897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,131 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    325678680841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,910 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,910 miles
    Test number
    319023202837
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
    • AdvisorySMALL PIN HOLE IN BALLJOINT RUBBER O/S/F

  6. Fail83,900 miles (+3,327)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,900 miles
    Test number
    336286817929
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rizer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPin hole in o/s/f lower balljoint
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm
    • AdvisorySurface rust on underbody and suspension

  7. Pass80,573 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,573 miles
    Test number
    843466236640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,011 miles (+501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,011 miles
    Test number
    395044176939
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked outside driver view

  9. Pass76,510 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,510 miles
    Test number
    545422088198
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked outside driver view

  10. Pass75,695 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    680873475376
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail75,694 miles (+772)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    472716583885
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass74,922 miles (+1,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    614264967450
    • AdvisorySMALL CRACK IN SCREEN

  13. Pass73,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,796 miles
    Test number
    628541303251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,796 miles (+2,189)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,796 miles
    Test number
    482749850630
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking leaking pump area (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour botyh (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryHead light lens poor

  15. Pass71,607 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,607 miles
    Test number
    545259215028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,038 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,038 miles
    Test number
    939562734095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,612 miles (+480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,612 miles
    Test number
    247059142312
    • NoteRear brake disc's slightly corroded

  18. Pass63,132 miles (+4,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    897706471283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass58,696 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,696 miles
    Test number
    944578030251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,655 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,655 miles
    Test number
    490474179199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail53,573 miles (+4,133)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    370000579133
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass49,440 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,440 miles
    Test number
    890815878196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,411 miles (+4,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,411 miles
    Test number
    630512978142
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass44,667 miles (+4,965)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    153490977153
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass39,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,702 miles
    Test number
    224577066470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,702 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,702 miles
    Test number
    880181566137
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X79 KCS

Does X79 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X79 KCS is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X79 KCS?
The MOT on X79 KCS is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X79 KCS done?
X79 KCS was recorded at 85,146 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,294 miles a year.
Has X79 KCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 KCS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X79 KCS 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 X79 KCS find?
X79 KCS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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