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P329 ECE

1997 BMW 735

Maroon Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,665 mi
Last recorded157,665 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 ECE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2021 157,665 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel lines corroded

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 157,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section O/S pipe has a slight hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 156,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 153,193 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in rear most lower outer suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front catalytic converter outer casing damaged but still functioning

Oil leak engine underside very damp with oil ()

Rear tyres stretched onto wheel rims but still within accepted guidelines

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, body underside also has slight damage due to low suspension

vehicle suspension very low but not resulting in any wheel/tyre contact with body and has an acceptable level of suspension travel

Fail 31 Oct 2017 153,193 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler arm ball joint cover split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe corroded by flexible hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped NS & OS brake pipes front to rear located on floor pan unclipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner CV gaiter split (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in rear most lower outer suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes have slight corrosion where clipped to floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front catalytic converter outer casing damaged but still functioning

Oil leak engine underside very damp with oil ()

Rear tyres stretched onto wheel rims but still within accepted guidelines

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, body underside also has slight damage due to low suspension

vehicle suspension very low but not resulting in any wheel/tyre contact with body and has an acceptable level of suspension travel

Pass 25 Oct 2016 146,676 miles

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 133,462 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 127,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 124,707 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 124,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,334 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 116,267 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 116,267 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 113,262 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear. Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2007 102,350 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 102,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 94,043 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 78,531 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 78,531 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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P329 ECE is a 1997 BMW 735 in Maroon with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P329 ECE, 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.

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P329 ECE is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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