1995 BMW 7 Series 740iL E38

Highlights

• History file with invoices dating back to 2014
• Garaged throughout much of its life, currently kept in underground parking
• Suspension ball joints redone earlier this year
• MOT valid until January 2027

The Appeal

Launching shortly after the 90s economic downturn, the E38 seemed beautifully oblivious to people tightening their wallets. This was a grand tourer pedigree through and through, with an impressive V8 powerplant and plenty of ritzy features for the time, including LED instruments and plenty of electronic features. It remains a deeply handsome car, too. The low-slung shark nose, courtesy of Boyoy Boyer, still makes for one of the best silhouettes to roll off a Bavarian production line.

This 1995 example has covered 43,303 miles and has been carefully stored for much of its life. The vendor describes it as being in fantastic condition, accompanied by invoices dating back to 2014. The interior remains clean and stock, retaining its cassette player, rear CD changer and DSP audio system.
A few minor items require attention: the centre console audio LCD and rear electronic sunblind both need repair, and a corroded rear brake pipe was noted on the last MOT - but for a car approaching its fourth decade, it's a fine prospect - a very handsome example of a highly celebrated saloon.

Key Information

• Mileage: 43,303 miles (indicated); some spurious readings appear in the MOT history due to a prior driver cluster LCD fault, which has since been repaired
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 29 January 2027
• Technical specs: 4.0-litre V8, five-speed automatic
• Paperwork: invoices dating back to 2014

The Detail

• V8 engine reported to start and run correctly to factory standard
• Suspension ball joints redone in January 2026
• Windscreen washer issue and SRS light both rectified in the most recent repair
• Driver cluster LCD repaired to display correct mileage
• A few paint chips around the headlights
• Some scuffs to the plastic and silver trim
• Underside appears in good order, with gentle patina
• Non-standard BMW Style 32 wheels fitted
• Interior described as clean and stock, with cassette player, rear CD changer and DSP audio interface
• Cupholders in good working order
• Centre console audio system LCD requires repair
• Rear electronic sunblind requires repair
• Corroded/greasy rear brake pipe noted on the last MOT
• Approximately 1,000 miles covered per year; garaged for the current year

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