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P124 DPG

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,100 mi
Last recorded129,100 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 DPG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 129,100 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 129,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

parking brake has little reserve travel and only just meets performancce requirements.

slight movement at rear suspension bushes both sides.

Pass 16 May 2007 116,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 105,155 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 178,052 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 178,052 miles

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

nearside stop light slightly dimmer than rest

offside rear seat belt stiff to latch together

offside rear tyre wheel damaged

oil leak

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

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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P124 DPG is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 119,184 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 P124 DPG, 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 30 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P124 DPG registered?

P124 DPG is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P124 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 DPG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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