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P869 MLU

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,864 mi
Last recorded102,864 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 MLU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 102,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 97,323 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,530 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,663 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 84,728 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,357 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 74,356 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,553 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 71,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,542 miles

oil leaks

Fail 30 Dec 2014 71,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 4 Jan 2014 69,364 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,632 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear lower suspension arm pin dust cover splitting

rear tyres just on limit suggest attention

Pass 20 Jan 2012 68,312 miles

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

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

oil leaks

parking brake lever had little reserve travel

Fail 15 Jan 2012 68,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,091 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 64,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2010 63,299 miles

movement in upper steering joint

slight movement in steering system

travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Jan 2009 61,555 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,434 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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P869 MLU is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P869 MLU, 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 P869 MLU registered?

P869 MLU is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P869 MLU safe to buy?

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