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P121 TMJ

1997 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,068 mi
Last recorded196,068 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 196,068 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread depth

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link dust boot split

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2008 184,633 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 184,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 164,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 160,849 miles

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 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TMJ, 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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What year was P121 TMJ registered?

P121 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P121 TMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 TMJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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