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P285 PKL

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,952 mi
Last recorded96,952 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 PKL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,952 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 96,886 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 96,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 93,935 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 93,935 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,934 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 90,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 87,813 miles

Slight powersteering oil leak.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 87,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight powersteering oil leak.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 85,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 85,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,373 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 83,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 81,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 81,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P285 PKL is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P285 PKL, 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 P285 PKL registered?

P285 PKL is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P285 PKL safe to buy?

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