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P733 MLP

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,711 mi
Last recorded139,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 MLP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 139,711 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 134,694 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 133,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 133,014 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 127,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 117,724 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,362 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 109,249 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 102,869 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 96,438 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 89,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking up.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,164 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 75,925 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 69,466 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P733 MLP is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P733 MLP, 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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P733 MLP is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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