1997 BMW 740 4.4L Petrol · R377 AAW
1997 BMW 740 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 163,849 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 740
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R377 AAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 163,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R377 AAW Mileage History
- 11/08/2023156,816 mi
- 01/08/2024161,322 mi+4,506 mi
- 19/11/2024163,382 mi+2,060 mi
- 21/11/2024163,382 mi
- 04/11/2025163,849 mi+467 mi
Average of roughly 3,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R377 AAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 740 (R377 AAW) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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