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P938 SWC

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,106 mi
Last recorded131,106 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 SWC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 127,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 123,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 119,360 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 114,549 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 109,399 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 105,544 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 100,934 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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P938 SWC is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P938 SWC, 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 P938 SWC registered?

P938 SWC is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P938 SWC safe to buy?

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