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P567 CEP

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,356 mi
Last recorded177,356 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP567 CEP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 177,356 miles

Both front tyres getting close to limits

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 176,940 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 176,280 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 176,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 175,156 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 174,025 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 174,025 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 172,691 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 172,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 170,799 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 170,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 168,579 miles

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 168,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 165,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 152,865 miles

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

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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P567 CEP is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P567 CEP, 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 P567 CEP registered?

P567 CEP is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P567 CEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P567 CEP shows 15 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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