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E38 AWH

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,218 mi
Last recorded92,218 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE38 AWH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 92,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 87,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,048 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,030 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 72,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,284 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer pin have a slight play

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arms outer ball joints have a slight play

Offside Rear Lower outer pin have a slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper suspension arms outer bushes have a slight play

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

engine managment light on indicating a afault within the engine managment system

Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,645 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 60,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,996 miles

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting tocorrode

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r seat belt n ot checked due to child seat fittted

Fail 22 Aug 2007 53,330 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,330 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,225 miles

NSR tyre worn down to 2mm

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 AWH is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 106,363 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 AWH, 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 26 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E38 AWH registered?

E38 AWH is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is E38 AWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E38 AWH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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