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P256 XPT

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,128 mi
Last recorded114,128 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 XPT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,128 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all jacking points showing sign of corrosion but not within a perscribe area

slight play detected at both front steering fixings and joints

Pass 2 Mar 2010 111,995 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 111,995 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 205,047 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cond of fr brake discs

very heavy rust in fuel tank

Fail 13 Nov 2008 205,046 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cond of fr brake discs

very heavy rust in fuel tank

Pass 9 Nov 2007 203,496 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

noise from offside front brake

slight judder from nearside front brake

very heavy rust and underseal on mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2006 187,393 miles

slight wear n/s/r suspension bush †rust on brake pipes †rust on fuel tank †o/s/f back plate loose

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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P256 XPT is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P256 XPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P256 XPT registered?

P256 XPT is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P256 XPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 XPT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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