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P827 VFU

1996 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,978 mi
Last recorded105,978 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 VFU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 105,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn but with required limits

Offside Rear spring rubber bush slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,746 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 81,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 77,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,484 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,719 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 58,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,779 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,684 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,044 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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P827 VFU is a 1996 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P827 VFU, 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 P827 VFU registered?

P827 VFU is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P827 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P827 VFU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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