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X388 XPG

2001 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

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Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 XPG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025
Pass 21 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 128,763 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 124,485 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 21 Mar 2018 124,480 miles

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Apr 2017 122,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 122,555 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 118,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 106,280 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 101,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,266 miles

O/S/R Inner Sidelight not working

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,858 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 63,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,639 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 49,006 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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X388 XPG is a 2001 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X388 XPG, 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 X388 XPG registered?

X388 XPG is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X388 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X388 XPG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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