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P31 CCK

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,808 mi
Last recorded141,808 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 CCK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 141,808 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 136,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise corrosion on suspension components

advise exhaust shields partially loose

advise o/s/f anti rollbar link ball joint gator split

Pass 9 Dec 2009 136,370 miles

advise corrosion on suspension components

advise exhaust shields partially loose

advise o/s/f anti rollbar link ball joint gator split

Pass 2 Jan 2009 127,428 miles

advise n/s mirror casing missing

advise o/s/f link rod gator split

Pass 5 Dec 2007 120,514 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 112,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 104,587 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 104,272 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P31 CCK is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P31 CCK, 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 P31 CCK registered?

P31 CCK is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P31 CCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 CCK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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