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P723 PLR

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,127 mi
Last recorded133,127 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 PLR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 133,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 132,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 131,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 129,916 miles

near side and off side rear suspension top arm bush has slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2010 129,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

near side and off side rear suspension top arm bush has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2009 128,671 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 128,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 115,406 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 105,396 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 93,975 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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P723 PLR is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P723 PLR, 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 P723 PLR registered?

P723 PLR is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P723 PLR safe to buy?

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