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P38 HJH

1996 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,296 mi
Last recorded176,296 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 HJH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 176,296 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 176,296 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 168,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 168,060 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 162,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 155,937 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 155,937 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 152,942 miles

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

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

exhaust blow on first silencers

nearside front manti-roll bar link arm top ball joint gaiter split

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer joint worn

offside door mirror surround cracked

offside outer sill corroding at rear

offside rear upper suspension arm outer joint worn

Pass 19 Mar 2008 149,957 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side catalitic converter rattling

Fail 14 Mar 2007 145,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 145,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 140,908 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 140,908 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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P38 HJH is a 1996 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P38 HJH, 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 P38 HJH registered?

P38 HJH is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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