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P170 LLX

1996 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,085 mi
Last recorded71,085 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 LLX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 71,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,185 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 67,464 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 30 May 2016 67,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 11 May 2015 61,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2014
Pass 2 May 2013 57,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,510 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 53,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,612 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 50,612 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,605 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,672 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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P170 LLX is a 1996 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P170 LLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P170 LLX registered?

P170 LLX is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P170 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 LLX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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