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P63 KVU

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 KVU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,832 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust corroded

headlight aims on limit

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front ball joints

slight play in steering rack

washers sticking slightly

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2009 78,832 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

headlight aims on limit

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front ball joints

slight play in steering rack

washers sticking slightly

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2008 78,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

fuelpipes corroded

offside front track rod end ball joint rubber split

unable to check around and under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Dec 2007 77,262 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 71,366 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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P63 KVU is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P63 KVU, 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 P63 KVU registered?

P63 KVU is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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