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P517 MMJ

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 MMJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 111,908 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front washers poor

o/s/f and n/s/f tres on legal limit at time of test only needs attention asap

rear diff oil leak

slight play in n/s/r outer upper arm

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2008 105,950 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advanced age cracking to o;/s rear brake hose. requires attention asap

advanced play in handbrake requires attention asap

air freshener removed prior to test

dampness around power steering resevior

deep cuts in rear tyres

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

wipers worn

Fail 18 Sep 2008 105,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advanced age cracking to o;/s rear brake hose. requires attention asap

advanced play in handbrake requires attention asap

air freshener removed prior to test

dampness around power steering resevior

deep cuts in rear tyres

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

wipers worn

Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,484 miles

long parking brake travel

cuts to both rear tyres

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

slight damage to nsf inner wheel arch plastic trim

some play in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,995 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P517 MMJ is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P517 MMJ, 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 P517 MMJ registered?

P517 MMJ is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P517 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 MMJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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