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P228 YEU

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 YEU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011
Fail 9 Aug 2011 79,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010
Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,814 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2009 66,814 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to offside front wing

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,773 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 57,115 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 57,098 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 49,856 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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P228 YEU is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green 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 P228 YEU, 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 P228 YEU registered?

P228 YEU is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P228 YEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 YEU 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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