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P711 APA

1996 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,557 mi
Last recorded124,557 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 APA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 124,557 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 124,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 122,013 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,395 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2019

advise under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,591 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,088 miles

advise corrosion on fuel pipe

advise corrosionn on rear subframe and syspension arms

advise under trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 113,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

advise corrosion on fuel pipe

advise corrosionn on rear subframe and syspension arms

advise under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 111,321 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 111,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,452 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 109,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 107,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 107,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre wall cracking

offside/nearside front brake discs corroding

offside/nearside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2010 106,982 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 106,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 101,844 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 101,844 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 95,901 miles

Nearside 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.B.7)

both front tyres just starting to wear on outter tread

Pass 1 Jun 2006 89,890 miles

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

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

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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P711 APA is a 1996 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P711 APA, 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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What year was P711 APA registered?

P711 APA is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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