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P908 DRA

1996 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,179 mi
Last recorded62,179 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 DRA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,179 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 62,178 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling drop link (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 61,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,608 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 61,608 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel hose leaking filler (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty headlamps flash on and off when switch is in off position (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,579 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,561 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,560 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,537 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,447 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 60,904 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,923 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,412 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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P908 DRA is a 1996 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P908 DRA, 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 P908 DRA registered?

P908 DRA is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P908 DRA safe to buy?

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