1997 BMW 740 4.4L Petrol · P277 JDP
1997 BMW 740 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 18/02/1997. Recorded mileage 169,332 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 740
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,332 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
P277 JDP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
- 169,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P277 JDP Mileage History
- 27/10/2005103,551 mi
- 28/10/2005103,553 mi+2 mi
- 22/09/2006110,250 mi+6,697 mi
- 29/09/2006110,362 mi+112 mi
- 28/09/2007117,502 mi+7,140 mi
- 02/09/2008124,207 mi+6,705 mi
- 02/09/2008124,208 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/2009130,822 mi+6,614 mi
- 03/09/2009130,823 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/2010136,082 mi+5,259 mi
- 21/09/2010136,083 mi+1 mi
- 12/09/2011140,311 mi+4,228 mi
- 12/09/2011140,313 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/2012143,445 mi+3,132 mi
- 07/10/2013148,296 mi+4,851 mi
- 13/11/2014156,794 mi+8,498 mi
- 14/11/2015162,891 mi+6,097 mi
- 07/07/2017168,567 mi+5,676 mi
- 07/07/2017168,568 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/2019169,240 mi+672 mi
- 31/03/2022169,255 mi+15 mi
- 16/03/2023169,261 mi+6 mi
- 20/04/2023169,277 mi+16 mi
- 17/07/2024169,332 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 3,514 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
P277 JDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 740 (P277 JDP) between October 2005 and July 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values leve”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
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