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P626 GJH

1996 BMW 735

Green Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,084 mi
Last recorded144,084 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 GJH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 144,084 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 144,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 142,477 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 142,476 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 140,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 136,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 136,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 136,327 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 135,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 135,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 132,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2008 125,231 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 124,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 99,557 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2004 76,740 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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P626 GJH is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc lpg 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 P626 GJH, 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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P626 GJH is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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