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P779 JOT

1996 BMW 735

Gold Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,471 mi
Last recorded123,471 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 JOT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 123,471 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 121,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 118,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 115,905 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 114,093 miles

air bag light on

offside front tyre has screw in tread

Fail 27 Mar 2009 114,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

air bag light on

offside front tyre has screw in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,998 miles

air baqg light on

Pass 26 Mar 2007 108,153 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2006 104,562 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre starting to perish and close to limit on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

oil leak

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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P779 JOT is a 1996 BMW 735 in Gold with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P779 JOT, 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.

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What year was P779 JOT registered?

P779 JOT is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P779 JOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 JOT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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