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E38 LWB

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,400 mi
Last recorded145,400 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 145,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper outer dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts are perished & rears are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 144,397 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 142,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 141,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 140,040 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 136,988 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,565 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2020 134,565 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,869 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 130,017 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 127,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated [cracked]

Offside Front tyre deteriorated [cracked]

Fail 18 Jan 2017 127,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear and both front tyres deteriorated [cracked]

Pass 13 Jan 2016 125,886 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 125,886 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 124,240 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 122,281 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 120,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 117,621 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 114,583 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 109,265 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 104,598 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 98,463 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 93,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 93,335 miles

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

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

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 LWB is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWB, 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 LWB registered?

E38 LWB is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is E38 LWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E38 LWB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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