1997 BMW 735 3.5L Petrol · P977 VGJ
1997 BMW 735 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 180,149 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 735
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P977 VGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 180,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P977 VGJ 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 735 (P977 VGJ) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
P977 VGJ Mileage History
- 07/08/2023179,403 mi
- 05/08/2024179,736 mi+333 mi
- 12/08/2024179,816 mi+80 mi
- 19/07/2025179,947 mi+131 mi
- 08/07/2026180,149 mi+202 mi
Average of roughly 256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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