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K5 LVH

2013 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,898 mi
Last recorded102,898 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 LVH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 102,898 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 99,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,720 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 96,717 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 91,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,445 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,841 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 39,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,209 miles

engine bay and undertrays fitted

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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K5 LVH is a 2013 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 64,764 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 K5 LVH, 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 13 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 LVH registered?

K5 LVH is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is K5 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 LVH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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