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R93 JPM

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,783 mi
Last recorded179,783 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 JPM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 179,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate delaminating

Fail 8 Apr 2009 164,031 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear number plates delaminating

heat shields broken away

Pass 8 Apr 2009 164,031 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front & rear number plates delaminating

heat shields broken away

Pass 9 Apr 2008 149,745 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 149,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 146,860 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 137,836 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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R93 JPM is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R93 JPM, 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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R93 JPM is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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