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P743 YGK

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,634 mi
Last recorded134,634 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 YGK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 134,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 131,032 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf wing mirror faded but still clear view to the rear

Pass 15 Dec 2010 127,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 121,527 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 121,527 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 115,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 115,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 107,607 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 101,607 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 97,630 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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P743 YGK is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green 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 P743 YGK, 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 P743 YGK registered?

P743 YGK is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P743 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P743 YGK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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