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P882 RSX

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,362 mi
Last recorded142,362 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 RSX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 142,362 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 137,698 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2008 130,238 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 121,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 121,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2006 121,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P882 RSX is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P882 RSX, 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

How do I check the history of P882 RSX?

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What year was P882 RSX registered?

P882 RSX is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P882 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P882 RSX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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