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P61 RUU

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,795 mi
Last recorded73,795 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 RUU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,795 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,795 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,033 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 69,957 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,162 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 68,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 62,803 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 62,803 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P61 RUU is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P61 RUU, 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

How do I check the history of P61 RUU?

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What year was P61 RUU registered?

P61 RUU is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P61 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 RUU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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