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FX07 VLO

2007 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,704 mi
Last recorded138,704 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 74075,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 VLO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 138,704 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 137,680 miles

Rear rear gearbox corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2023 137,144 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 136,808 miles

exhaust rusted

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2021 135,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,190 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 131,901 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 131,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 131,187 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 125,981 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,529 miles

Nearside Front inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner edge worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 101,821 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scubbing inside edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,376 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,789 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,747 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outside temp sender unit hanging down

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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
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FX07 VLO is a 2007 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 75,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX07 VLO, 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 19 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX07 VLO registered?

FX07 VLO is a 2007 BMW 740, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is FX07 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX07 VLO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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