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P743 RGH

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,017 mi
Last recorded87,017 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 RGH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 87,017 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 83,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,569 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,291 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,685 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,687 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 74,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 71,080 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 71,080 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads below half/power steering bottle/pipe damp/slight movement o/s n/s idler arms/front flexi hoses perished/handbrake cable corroded/

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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P743 RGH is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P743 RGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P743 RGH registered?

P743 RGH is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P743 RGH safe to buy?

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