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P13 DRB

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,035 mi
Last recorded158,035 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 DRB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 158,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 158,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,468 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slightly blowing at join

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre close to limit

rear brake hoses cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2007 139,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 130,817 miles

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

TAPE ON REGISTRATION PLATES BOTH FRONT AND REAR TO ALTER NUMBERS OR LETTERS IS NOT ALLOWED

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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P13 DRB is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 114,202 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 P13 DRB, 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 28 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P13 DRB registered?

P13 DRB is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is P13 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P13 DRB 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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