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P154 JDP

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 JDP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2014

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks

mileage not readable

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on the inner edge and cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on the inner edge and cracking

traction control light on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both sides rear lower arm bush dust covers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

traction control light on

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,026 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both sides rear lower arm bush dust covers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

nearside wiper blade split on ends

traction control light on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,276 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn inside edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,863 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres have small cuts in treads.

floorpan covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 81,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres have small cuts in treads.

floorpan covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 79,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on edges very close to limit (stepped tyre)

nearside rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint slight play

offside rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2009 79,054 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges very close to limit (stepped tyre)

nearside rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint slight play

offside rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2008 75,369 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 70,967 miles

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

nearside tyre worn on outter edges

Fail 5 Mar 2007 70,967 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside tyre worn on outter edges

Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,305 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 65,305 miles

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

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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P154 JDP is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P154 JDP, 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 P154 JDP registered?

P154 JDP is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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