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P58 DUY

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,084 mi
Last recorded93,084 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 DUY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 93,084 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 93,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread area

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 93,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate missing both in car (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread area

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,037 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 21 May 2015 92,324 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked in treads, replacement advised.

Fail 19 May 2015 92,302 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked in treads, replacement advised.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 92,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,866 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 91,864 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,318 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,393 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 83,097 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 82,831 miles

Side walls of both nearside tyres damaged.

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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P58 DUY is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P58 DUY, 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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P58 DUY is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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