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P8 DEA

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,756 mi
Last recorded135,756 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 DEA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 135,756 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 131,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 126,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to O/S/R front to rear metal brake pipe at rear

engine undershield fitted

oil leak

skirts fitted to outer sills

underbody trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2008 126,973 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to O/S/R front to rear metal brake pipe at rear

engine undershield fitted

oil leak

skirts fitted to outer sills

underbody trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2007 124,372 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 124,349 miles

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

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

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Pass 7 Oct 2006 121,265 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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P8 DEA is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P8 DEA, 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 P8 DEA registered?

P8 DEA is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P8 DEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 DEA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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