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P91 OKN

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,141 mi
Last recorded215,141 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 OKN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2011 215,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 213,568 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 212,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 209,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 207,414 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 207,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 203,719 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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P91 OKN is a 1997 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 1997 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 117,541 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 P91 OKN, 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 29 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 P91 OKN registered?

P91 OKN is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P91 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P91 OKN 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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