MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,852 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
air bag light on dash
front brake disc worn
o/s/f tyre whereing on inn ege
slight travel on handbrake
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
slight weep from steering box
undertrays fitted
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
slight weep from steering box
undertrays fitted
Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P218 JMF is a 1997 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P218 JMF, 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 P218 JMF registered?
P218 JMF is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 24 May 1997.
Is P218 JMF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P218 JMF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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