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P487 JMO

1997 BMW 735

Red Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,218 mi
Last recorded159,218 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 JMO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 159,218 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 159,212 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 157,089 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2012 157,089 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2011 154,707 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 154,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 150,507 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 145,833 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 145,833 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 129,074 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 118,090 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 98,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 82,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P487 JMO is a 1997 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P487 JMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P487 JMO registered?

P487 JMO is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P487 JMO safe to buy?

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