MOT Status
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180,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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