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P317 LAK

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,242 mi
Last recorded130,242 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 LAK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 130,242 miles

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

Please note there is surface corrsion to all disc,s Please note rear brakes very nosiey when handbrake applyed

Fail 10 Aug 2011 130,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Please note there is surface corrsion to all disc,s Please note rear brakes very nosiey when handbrake applyed

Pass 27 Apr 2010 125,388 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 123,797 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 123,759 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise airbag warning light on

Fail 14 Jul 2009 123,640 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 121,115 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 121,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 110,571 miles

exhaust catalysts rattles/broken up

freeplay o/s/r top suspension arm

front wiper blades just clearing screen

rear tyres worn low 2mm 245/55/16 w p6000

slight oil leak sump gasket area

Pass 20 Apr 2006 99,870 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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P317 LAK is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P317 LAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P317 LAK registered?

P317 LAK is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P317 LAK safe to buy?

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