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P278 KEO

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,965 mi
Last recorded115,965 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 KEO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to subframe & rear arches

Fail 15 Dec 2020 115,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to subframe & rear arches

Pass 30 Oct 2019 115,830 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 114,799 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 112,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,928 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 110,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 108,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 102,744 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,765 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 99,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,656 miles

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

rear registration plate begining to delaminate

Fail 15 Apr 2010 97,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipework corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear registration plate begining to delaminate

Pass 12 Feb 2009 93,035 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,155 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 86,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 82,419 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

slight condensation in nsf headlamp

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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P278 KEO is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P278 KEO, 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 P278 KEO registered?

P278 KEO is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P278 KEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 KEO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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