MOT Status
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134,122 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All position lamps not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
WOULD RECOMMEND THAT ADVISORYS ON SUSPENSION BUSHES AND BALL JOINTS ARE REPAIRED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
WOULD RECOMMEND THAT ADVISORYS ON SUSPENSION BUSHES AND BALL JOINTS ARE REPAIRED
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front fog light glass broken
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear pads near limit of wear
unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
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E38 MOB is a 2001 BMW 740 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 MOB, 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.
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What year was E38 MOB registered?
E38 MOB is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 25 January 2001.
Is E38 MOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for E38 MOB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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