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E38 MOB

2001 BMW 740

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,122 mi
Last recorded134,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE38 MOB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 134,122 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 134,038 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 133,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 133,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 132,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 132,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 131,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 128,648 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 128,648 miles

All position lamps not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,185 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 122,109 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,139 miles

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 114,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 108,617 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,450 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,367 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010

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

Offside front fog light glass broken

Pass 14 Jan 2010 131,462 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009
Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,703 miles

rear pads near limit of wear

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,316 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 67,316 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,884 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 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.

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