1997 BMW 740 4.4L Petrol · R587 HBB
1997 BMW 740 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 24/09/1997. Recorded mileage 83,535 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 740
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4398cc
R587 HBB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 83,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R587 HBB Mileage History
- 29/06/202683,513 mi
- 09/07/202683,535 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 781 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R587 HBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 740 (R587 HBB) between June 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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