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P255 LLH

1996 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,369 mi
Last recorded84,369 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 LLH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,369 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,145 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

n,s,r, track arm has slight play

o,s,r, track arm has slight play

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 17 Aug 2006 62,945 miles

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

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

handbrake linkage dry requires lubrication

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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P255 LLH is a 1996 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 119,184 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 P255 LLH, 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 30 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P255 LLH registered?

P255 LLH is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P255 LLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 LLH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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