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P498 OWX

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,837 mi
Last recorded180,837 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 OWX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 180,837 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 180,837 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 176,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 161,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 158,786 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 155,939 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 155,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 152,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 149,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 146,059 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 143,152 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 143,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 139,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 136,238 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 132,357 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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P498 OWX is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P498 OWX, 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.

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What year was P498 OWX registered?

P498 OWX is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P498 OWX safe to buy?

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