1996 BMW 740 4.4L Petrol · A27 RAA
1996 BMW 740 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 254,208 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 740
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 254,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A27 RAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2025
- 254,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A27 RAA Mileage History
- 31/05/2022243,442 mi
- 13/07/2023248,374 mi+4,932 mi
- 16/11/2024249,389 mi+1,015 mi
- 13/12/2025254,208 mi+4,819 mi
- 13/12/2025254,208 mi
Average of roughly 3,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A27 RAA 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 1996 BMW 740 (A27 RAA) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 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: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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