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P63 UNG

1997 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,351 mi
Last recorded119,351 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 UNG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 119,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all front rubber gaiters deteriorated

Fail 31 Dec 2020 119,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all front rubber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,366 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 116,945 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not in swept area,small crack in screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 113,997 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 111,553 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 May 2013 106,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

low reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Mar 2011 99,517 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

nearside and offside rear tyres and offside front tyre are slightly worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,517 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

nearside and offside rear tyres and offside front tyre are slightly worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2010 95,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rattle

slight play in nearside front inner steering joint

Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,942 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 78,942 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,579 miles

all tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

park brake travel getting towards excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2005 45,940 miles

park brake travel

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 UNG is a 1997 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P63 UNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P63 UNG registered?

P63 UNG is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P63 UNG safe to buy?

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