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P811 EOK

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,546 mi
Last recorded135,546 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 EOK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 135,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 131,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 129,271 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 129,163 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 129,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 126,291 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 126,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 121,996 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 116,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 112,157 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 108,534 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 94,723 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 80,659 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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P811 EOK is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P811 EOK, 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 P811 EOK registered?

P811 EOK is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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