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P366 RBV

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,923 mi
Last recorded140,923 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 RBV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 140,923 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 140,765 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 140,814 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 140,814 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 140,789 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 140,303 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 138,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 134,257 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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 RBV is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P366 RBV, 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 P366 RBV registered?

P366 RBV is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P366 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P366 RBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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