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P447 ABV

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,834 mi
Last recorded125,834 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 ABV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 125,834 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 125,594 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 125,581 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2021 125,338 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,278 miles

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

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019
Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,593 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 117,041 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 117,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 113,318 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 109,607 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 106,581 miles

o/s front drop link rubber split

o/s front tyre worn outer edge low in tread

rear pads look low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,467 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 99,929 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 99,923 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

left parking brake lower operation.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,476 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

Pass 6 Jan 2010 91,177 miles

o/s/r flec smaall cut,

Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,051 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,993 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 74,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 69,088 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 69,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front 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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P447 ABV is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P447 ABV, 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 P447 ABV registered?

P447 ABV is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P447 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 ABV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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