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P355 FNA

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,827 mi
Last recorded183,827 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 FNA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 183,827 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 183,827 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 173,810 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 173,031 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 173,031 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 171,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 170,001 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 170,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 167,146 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 162,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 159,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 152,778 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 152,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 149,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 138,412 miles
Pass 31 May 2009 132,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 123,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 104,507 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 104,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 23 May 2007 104,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 2 Mar 2006 99,051 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 99,049 miles

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

slight play n/s inner steering idler,n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

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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P355 FNA is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P355 FNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P355 FNA registered?

P355 FNA is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P355 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 FNA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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