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E38 ACS

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

199,805 mi
Last recorded199,805 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE38 ACS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 199,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 197,952 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 188,176 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 185,287 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 179,965 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 175,670 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 168,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 162,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 154,175 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 147,079 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 134,736 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 133,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 128,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

signs of cracking drive belt

slight play rear hubs

Pass 3 Jun 2011 123,834 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 118,660 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease unable to assess fully

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 115,366 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 110,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 105,721 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 105,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cv joint at rear of propshaft leaking and spraying grease

nail in osf tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2006 94,574 miles

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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E38 ACS is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1999 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 108,581 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 E38 ACS, 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 27 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E38 ACS registered?

E38 ACS is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is E38 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E38 ACS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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