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MK07 WHL

2007 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,385 mi
Last recorded123,385 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 74075,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 WHL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,385 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 123,245 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 122,438 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate srs / air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 122,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 121,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 120,831 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 118,076 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 113,718 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 108,665 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,162 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,191 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 95,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 86,018 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer and inner edges also outer sidewall damaged advise replacement

rear active anti-roll bar system leaking oil

Fail 8 Apr 2013 76,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer and inner edges also outer sidewall damaged advise replacement

rear active anti-roll bar system leaking oil

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,295 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn bald inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,242 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,583 miles

N/s/f wheel buckled on inner edge.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MK07 WHL is a 2007 BMW 740 in Black 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 MK07 WHL, 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.

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What year was MK07 WHL registered?

MK07 WHL is a 2007 BMW 740, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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The MOT history for MK07 WHL 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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