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E38 DCT

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

196,203 mi
Last recorded196,203 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE38 DCT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 196,203 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 194,795 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 191,776 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 191,701 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 186,506 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 173,678 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 165,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 159,978 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 151,382 miles

both rear handbrakes slightly binding

Fail 5 Jan 2019 151,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear handbrakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Nov 2017 146,286 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 132,373 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 132,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,500 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 113,611 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 113,611 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 111,223 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 107,460 miles

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

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

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,234 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 101,228 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,508 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 84,928 miles

1/ o/s rear tyre near legal limis and both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,163 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,887 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 62,328 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 12 Dec 2005 54,327 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 DCT is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 102,682 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 DCT, 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 25 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 DCT registered?

E38 DCT is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is E38 DCT safe to buy?

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