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P47 JBL

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,137 mi
Last recorded119,137 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 JBL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2018 119,137 miles

nearside and offside front, rear lower arms, ball joint boots deteriorating

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 116,941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 114,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 111,150 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 107,330 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and perished

Pass 20 Jan 2009 105,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,609 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Dec 2006 98,190 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 95,766 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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P47 JBL is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P47 JBL, 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 P47 JBL registered?

P47 JBL is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P47 JBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P47 JBL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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