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P240 RYV

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 RYV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2016

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 May 2015

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 114,088 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 114,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 112,492 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 112,492 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 548 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 84,088 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,343 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 69,718 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 69,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P240 RYV is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P240 RYV, 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 P240 RYV registered?

P240 RYV is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P240 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 RYV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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