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P977 VGJ

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,149 mi
Last recorded180,149 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 VGJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 180,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 179,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 179,816 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 179,736 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield slighly loose

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 179,403 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 179,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 178,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 178,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 177,407 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 176,403 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 174,171 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 172,258 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 168,251 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 166,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 165,073 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 164,651 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 164,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 160,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 153,274 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 144,774 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 144,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 130,510 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 130,513 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 111,247 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 111,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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P977 VGJ is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P977 VGJ, 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.

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What year was P977 VGJ registered?

P977 VGJ is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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