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P407 FNA

1996 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,777 mi
Last recorded126,777 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 FNA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 126,777 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 103,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 97,221 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 97,221 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 93,824 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 93,678 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 89,936 miles

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

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

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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P407 FNA is a 1996 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P407 FNA, 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 P407 FNA registered?

P407 FNA is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P407 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 FNA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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