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P303 SPU

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,777 mi
Last recorded191,777 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 SPU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2013 191,777 miles

Exhaust - centre joint slight blow

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Heat shield for exhaust insecure refix with large washer N/S

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil seal leak - slight rear diff O/S/R

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

Spare tyre now not roadworthy

Tyre - N/S/F slightly out of shape on rotation test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 191,777 miles

Exhaust - centre joint slight blow

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Heat shield for exhaust insecure refix with large washer N/S

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil seal leak - slight rear diff O/S/R

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

Spare tyre now not roadworthy

Tyre - N/S/F slightly out of shape on rotation test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 182,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 182,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 177,603 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 177,588 miles

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 173,338 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 168,589 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 160,047 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust heatshields lose

Pass 13 Nov 2007 153,313 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 141,640 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P303 SPU is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P303 SPU, 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 P303 SPU registered?

P303 SPU is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P303 SPU safe to buy?

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