1998 BMW 740 4.4L Petrol · R23 WBY
1998 BMW 740 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 29/01/1998. Recorded mileage 128,216 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 740
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 4398cc
R23 WBY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 128,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R23 WBY Mileage History
- 07/10/2021127,542 mi
- 26/03/2024127,916 mi+374 mi
- 30/06/2025128,216 mi+300 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R23 WBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 740 (R23 WBY) between October 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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