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P64 RCV

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,192 mi
Last recorded148,192 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 RCV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 148,192 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 142,966 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses slightly rubbed

slight deterioration of o/s and n/s front lower ball joint boots

Fail 11 Jul 2018 142,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses slightly rubbed

slight deterioration of o/s and n/s front lower ball joint boots

Pass 7 Jul 2017 142,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 142,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid spraying out from under bonnet and weak on the n/s (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2016 141,591 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Corrosion on drivers door step

Offside rear subframe repaired by welding

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 141,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front tyre valves perished

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Corrosion on drivers door step

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear subframe repaired by welding

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 141,230 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear lower spring cups slightly deteriorated

Corrosion on drivers door step

Corrosion on rear of Offside rear wheel arch

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

Nearside and Offside center lower control arm dust covers deteriorated

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Power steering pipes at filler bottle (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 141,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear lower spring cups slightly deteriorated

Corrosion on drivers door step

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 139,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust sensor wiring hanging low

slight oil leak

small power steer fluid leak

Fail 13 Sep 2014 139,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust sensor wiring hanging low

slight oil leak

small power steer fluid leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 138,676 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to o/s rear arch

handbrake cables in poor condition and likely to fail

Pass 26 Sep 2012 137,327 miles

n/s rear light cluster misted up

n/s rear lower ball joint has play

n/sr ,top front suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover in poor condition

o/s front indicator lense misted up

Fail 25 Sep 2012 137,327 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear light cluster misted up

n/s rear lower ball joint has play

n/sr ,top front suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover in poor condition

o/s front indicator lense misted up

Pass 28 Sep 2011 136,647 miles

light corrosion to n/s rear metal brake pipe

n/s rear lower suspension arm outer rear ball joint has play (advise replacement)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 136,202 miles

light rust to n/s rear metal brake pipe

n/s rear inner brake pad wearing low

o/s parking brake cable outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 135,489 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s rear disc brake in poor condition (corroded and pitted)

o/s rear paking brake cable corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 134,603 miles

o/s rear parking brake cable outer casing in very poor condition (corroded)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 133,379 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW 3MM

Pass 2 Oct 2006 132,210 miles

inner sides of front discs rusted

n/s front disc warped

weak pattern on o/s front light aim

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
Full BMW 735 reliability report

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P64 RCV is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P64 RCV, 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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P64 RCV is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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