1998 BMW 740 4.4L Petrol · R737 BKE
1998 BMW 740 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 172,900 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 740
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R737 BKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 172,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R737 BKE 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 1998 BMW 740 (R737 BKE) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R737 BKE Mileage History
- 14/12/2022164,610 mi
- 20/12/2023166,358 mi+1,748 mi
- 16/12/2024169,352 mi+2,994 mi
- 22/01/2025169,750 mi+398 mi
- 23/12/2025172,900 mi+3,150 mi
Average of roughly 2,740 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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