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P815 YGK

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 YGK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 83,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.35 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER FRONT arm, Ball joint boot . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn UPPER REAR arm, OUTER BALL-JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER FRONT arm, Ball joint boot . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 82,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 81,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 80,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,244 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 74,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,310 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 73,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front 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 Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 71,987 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,313 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,291 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 69,291 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 68,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,424 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,269 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,132 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 57,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,139 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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P815 YGK is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P815 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 30 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P815 YGK registered?

P815 YGK is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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