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P384 XTT

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,638 mi
Last recorded118,638 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 XTT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 118,638 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 118,611 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 117,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 114,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 111,086 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 111,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 109,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,527 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 108,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 107,595 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 107,595 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,708 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 104,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 104,109 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 103,690 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 103,690 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 102,779 miles

inner rear pads low

slight wear on front bottom ball joints

wear on front roll bar bushes and links

Pass 19 Feb 2007 100,420 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2006 98,006 miles

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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P384 XTT is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P384 XTT, 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 P384 XTT registered?

P384 XTT is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P384 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P384 XTT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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