MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
exhaust heatshields lose
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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