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P209 BAP

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,855 mi
Last recorded126,855 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 BAP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

park brake efficiency test just met minimum requirement of 16% offside rear and nearside rear require repair or adjustment

Pass 6 May 2021 125,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 124,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 122,648 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2016 119,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 110,566 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 110,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 91,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,231 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,114 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,870 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,682 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 78,682 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 75,916 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 75,916 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P209 BAP is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P209 BAP, 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 P209 BAP registered?

P209 BAP is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P209 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 BAP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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