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P760 XDE

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,075 mi
Last recorded155,075 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 XDE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 155,075 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 131,017 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 145,483 miles

O/S/F INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED {DOES NOT EMIT WHITE LIGHT}

SOME REAR SUSPENSION ELEMENTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 9 Feb 2006 145,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S+O/S REAR SUSPENSION ELEMENTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

O/S FRONT INDICATOR LENS HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE{DOES NOT EMIT WHITE LIGHT}

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P760 XDE is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P760 XDE, 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 P760 XDE registered?

P760 XDE is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P760 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P760 XDE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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