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P152 LBP

1996 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,741 mi
Last recorded139,741 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 LBP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2013 139,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 138,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 135,689 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 133,285 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 130,452 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 128,019 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 125,115 miles

both rear tyres very close to limits

Pass 29 Nov 2006 118,754 miles

both rear tyres very close to limits steering idler sligh t play

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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P152 LBP is a 1996 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P152 LBP, 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 P152 LBP registered?

P152 LBP is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P152 LBP safe to buy?

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