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P299 YGC

1996 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,990 mi
Last recorded90,990 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 YGC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,990 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in offside steering idler arm.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 87,541 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,619 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 78,571 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)

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

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

Nearside front side light shows a hint of blue and flickering slightly.

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

Offside front side light shows a hint of blue and flickering slightly.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,087 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,156 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,765 miles

Offside rear brake disc very slightly scored

Slight leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 38,957 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 38,282 miles

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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P299 YGC is a 1996 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P299 YGC, 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 P299 YGC registered?

P299 YGC is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P299 YGC safe to buy?

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