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P22 MWE

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,744 mi
Last recorded140,744 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 MWE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 140,744 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 132,621 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 124,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 124,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 117,279 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 112,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2011 112,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2010 111,783 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 110,134 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 108,359 miles

Both lower swivel boots cracking

Both rear discs have slight uneven ware

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge ware

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge ware

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight imbalance in rear hand brake aplication

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 108,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both lower swivel boots cracking

Both rear discs have slight uneven ware

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge ware

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge ware

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight imbalance in rear hand brake aplication

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 106,631 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 103,230 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 94,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2005 94,960 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P22 MWE is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P22 MWE, 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 P22 MWE registered?

P22 MWE is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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