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P185 JMD

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,438 mi
Last recorded81,438 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 JMD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,438 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,367 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,386 miles

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

front number plate poor

play to steering (side to side)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,329 miles

Oil leak

front number plate poor

Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 59,726 miles

front number plate starting to separate

offside front wishbone bush perishing

play to nearside front steering rack

rear sub frame bushes perishing

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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P185 JMD is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P185 JMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P185 JMD registered?

P185 JMD is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P185 JMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 JMD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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