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P499 SUB

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,084 mi
Last recorded121,084 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 SUB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 121,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight scratch on screen

Pass 20 Jan 2010 115,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre on wearbars

offside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 110,213 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 105,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

slight scracth on screen

Pass 17 Jan 2007 99,961 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 96,944 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 96,941 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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P499 SUB is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P499 SUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P499 SUB registered?

P499 SUB is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P499 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 SUB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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