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P441 RBJ

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,518 mi
Last recorded70,518 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 RBJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 70,518 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 70,518 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 69,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,478 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,672 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 66,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 64,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 64,070 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 63,131 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 61,626 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 60,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 59,129 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,849 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn to limit on outer edges

Pass 29 May 2009 58,334 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 57,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 56,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 52,208 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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P441 RBJ is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 117,541 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 P441 RBJ, 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 29 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P441 RBJ registered?

P441 RBJ is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P441 RBJ safe to buy?

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