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C1 KVB

2006 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

409,977 mi
Last recorded409,977 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 KVB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 409,977 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2024 409,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 388,732 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2023 388,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 372,319 miles

os bonnet catch not holding

Pass 4 Mar 2020 349,535 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2020 349,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 330,756 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 330,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 312,652 miles

offside wiper smears slight

Fail 1 Mar 2018 312,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside wiper smears slight

Pass 1 Mar 2017 176,803 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 258,165 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

frt tyre mishaped

Pass 27 Feb 2015 228,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 210,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres misshaped

Fail 19 Feb 2014 200,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 172,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 172,307 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 150,762 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 149,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 128,222 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 126,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 104,039 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 77,836 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 77,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
Full BMW 740 reliability report

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C1 KVB is a 2006 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 77,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 KVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C1 KVB is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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