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H17 RVK

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,261 mi
Last recorded94,261 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 RVK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,261 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,110 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 93,184 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,070 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,833 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,440 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,693 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,896 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,104 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,173 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 74,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2011 73,301 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r light housing slight damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2010 72,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 71,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 70,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 68,962 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 66,445 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 66,445 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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H17 RVK is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 119,456 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H17 RVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H17 RVK registered?

H17 RVK is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is H17 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 RVK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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