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E38 XXX

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,796 mi
Last recorded97,796 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 97,796 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 96,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 94,382 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 92,813 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 91,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 90,511 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,449 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front ball bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front ball bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,716 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,919 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake discs slightly corroded on outer surfaces

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,199 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2011 69,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,970 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,960 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,494 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 37,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XXX is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XXX, 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 XXX registered?

E38 XXX is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is E38 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E38 XXX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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