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P218 JMF

1997 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,852 mi
Last recorded100,852 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 JMF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 100,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 93,313 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,902 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 88,902 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,455 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 83,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 77,532 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 72,106 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,649 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 66,649 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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