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P222 RCL

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,485 mi
Last recorded154,485 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 RCL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2009 154,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspect there may be slight leak from petrel tank

Pass 21 May 2009 154,485 miles

Suspect there may be slight leak from petrel tank

Fail 21 May 2008 149,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 149,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 142,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 136,765 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 136,765 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2006 136,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2005 131,228 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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P222 RCL is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P222 RCL, 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 P222 RCL registered?

P222 RCL is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P222 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P222 RCL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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