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P575 AFG

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,089 mi
Last recorded120,089 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 AFG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 120,089 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,161 miles

slight play n/s/f steering drop arm bush

Fail 18 Oct 2013 116,161 miles

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

slight play n/s/f steering drop arm bush

Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 116,142 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,641 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,542 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 81,741 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 76,947 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 64,594 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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P575 AFG is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P575 AFG, 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.

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What year was P575 AFG registered?

P575 AFG is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P575 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P575 AFG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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