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P366 DBV

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

176,050 mi
Last recorded176,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 DBV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2010 176,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 May 2010 173,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f link slight play

n/s/f tyre split

slight front brake judder

Pass 9 Mar 2009 163,153 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

water in o/sr light unit

Fail 7 Mar 2009 163,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

water in o/s/rear light cluster

Pass 6 Mar 2008 156,829 miles

n/s/r/ & o/s/r brake hose are cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 149,881 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 149,865 miles

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

Nearside front / front arm ball joint had play in it .

Washer fluid leak ...

Offside rear tyre worn very low on wear bras ..

Pass 20 Mar 2006
Fail 17 Mar 2006 141,029 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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P366 DBV is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P366 DBV, 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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P366 DBV is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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