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P850 OBM

1996 BMW 735

Red Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

215,399 mi
Last recorded215,399 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 OBM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 215,399 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 215,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 200,507 miles

slight free play in steering idler

Pass 29 Jun 2012 189,517 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front anti-roll bar link has play

offside track rod end boot split

slight play in nearside and offside rear track control arms

Fail 26 Jun 2012 189,450 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all tyres worn low on edges

nearside front anti-roll bar link has play

offside track rod end boot split

slight play in nearside and offside rear track control arms

Pass 1 Sep 2011 178,933 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 178,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 175,064 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 175,064 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 170,650 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 170,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 164,981 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 164,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 152,326 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 142,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 132,857 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 132,857 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P850 OBM is a 1996 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P850 OBM, 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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P850 OBM is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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