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P990 KWC

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,772 mi
Last recorded91,772 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 KWC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 91,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 90,905 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 90,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 90,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,903 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 88,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,950 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,100 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 87,098 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 83,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,636 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,561 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 80,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,653 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 77,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,760 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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P990 KWC is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P990 KWC, 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 P990 KWC registered?

P990 KWC is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P990 KWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 KWC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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