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P92 HGM

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,726 mi
Last recorded188,726 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 HGM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 188,726 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 188,726 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Air bag light illuminated

Brake warning light illuminated

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint cover split

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

Slight play in nearside steering joints

Slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 31 May 2007 180,516 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 180,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both front anti-rollbar link boots split

brake pad warning lamp on

fuel pipes corroded

offside front foglight glass broken

Pass 23 May 2006 165,840 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 165,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P92 HGM is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P92 HGM, 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 P92 HGM registered?

P92 HGM is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P92 HGM safe to buy?

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