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P890 BPK

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,782 mi
Last recorded223,782 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 BPK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 223,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 218,008 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 218,008 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 211,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 202,289 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 198,389 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 198,388 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 189,396 miles

slight play in o/s/r susp link arm

track rod end covers deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 180,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 169,940 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 165,264 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 152,720 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 138,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 123,772 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 123,711 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 123,651 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod 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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P890 BPK is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P890 BPK, 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 P890 BPK registered?

P890 BPK is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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