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KM08 ODH

2008 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,590 mi
Last recorded119,590 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 74073,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 ODH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 119,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 71,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 113,670 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,659 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 99,427 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 99,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,981 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 93,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint osf lower rear suspension arm excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Inner osr tyre worn inner

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,928 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,114 miles

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)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2014 54,955 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,289 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,057 miles

Both Front Tyres Outer Sidewalls Rim Protection Bead Damaged (Chunks Missing)

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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KM08 ODH is a 2008 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 73,824 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 KM08 ODH, 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 18 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM08 ODH registered?

KM08 ODH is a 2008 BMW 740, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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