1997 BMW 740 4.4L Petrol · R41 NDF
1997 BMW 740 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 167,599 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 740
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R41 NDF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 167,599 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: Below Average
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R41 NDF Mileage History
- 30/10/2021163,858 mi
- 28/10/2022167,590 mi+3,732 mi
- 15/05/2025167,599 mi+9 mi
- 23/05/2025167,599 mi
Average of roughly 1,050 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R41 NDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 740 (R41 NDF) between October 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 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: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
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