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P121 PGU

1997 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,584 mi
Last recorded18,584 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 PGU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,584 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 108,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 107,175 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

diff leaking oil

off side front anti roll bar link top gaiter split

Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,892 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perihed

n/s/f suspension arm outer ball joint gaitor split

slight leak pas pipes n/s engine bay

Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,286 miles

Airbag

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 104,664 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 104,655 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 104,650 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

catalysts rattling when tapped at time of test

nearside wiper split at end and smearing slightly at time of test

rear exhaust silencers heatshield only partly secure (no attatchment on nearside of shield)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 103,576 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 103,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

perish cracks in both front tyres

Fail 23 Feb 2007 103,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 98,032 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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P121 PGU is a 1997 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 117,541 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P121 PGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P121 PGU is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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