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P395 REU

1996 BMW 735

Purple Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,617 mi
Last recorded172,617 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 REU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 172,617 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 161,539 miles

Brake pipes and fuel lines corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 161,539 miles

Brake pipes and fuel lines corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 146,597 miles

Brake and fuel pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

Minor oil leaks

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 146,597 miles

Brake and fuel pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

Minor oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2011 137,330 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Fuel lines corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2010 128,055 miles

All brake discs slight corrosion

Brake pipes corroding

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres very low

Fuel lines corroding

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear tyres bald on inside edges and on legal limit

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 128,055 miles

All brake discs slight corrosion

Brake pipes corroding

Front tyres very low

Fuel lines corroding

Rear tyres bald on inside edges and on legal limit

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 120,466 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2008 114,545 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 114,540 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 109,260 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 103,024 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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P395 REU is a 1996 BMW 735 in Purple with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P395 REU, 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.

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What year was P395 REU registered?

P395 REU is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P395 REU safe to buy?

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