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P721 POT

1997 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,242 mi
Last recorded140,242 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 POT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 140,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 126,493 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 116,795 miles

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

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

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

airbag light stayimg illuminated

front tyres wearing uneven (shoulders bald)

n/s/f and o/s/f stabilzer drop link bushes (dust covers split)

nail in n/s/r tyre

propshaft coupling splitting

strong smell of petrol (no visible leaks)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 116,795 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light stayimg illuminated

front tyres wearing uneven (shoulders bald)

n/s/f and o/s/f stabilzer drop link bushes (dust covers split)

nail in n/s/r tyre

propshaft coupling splitting

strong smell of petrol (no visible leaks)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 108,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (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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P721 POT is a 1997 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P721 POT, 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 P721 POT registered?

P721 POT is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P721 POT safe to buy?

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