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P885 HDP

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,652 mi
Last recorded188,652 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 HDP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 188,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point erea (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 188,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point erea (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 172,100 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 172,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 149,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 126,100 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,381 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2013 68,112 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 55,490 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 55,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering leak

Pass 5 May 2011 52,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 50,091 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,360 miles

all brake pipes starting to corode

all suspension components very rusty

small tear in wiper blade edge

Fail 19 Mar 2009 47,360 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes starting to corode

all suspension components very rusty

n/s/indicator have a mind of their own. works when they want to then will not switch off

small tear in wiper blade edge

Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,182 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 44,259 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear and n/s front tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,259 miles

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

both rear and n/s front tyres 3mm

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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P885 HDP is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P885 HDP, 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 P885 HDP registered?

P885 HDP is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P885 HDP safe to buy?

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