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P982 RUL

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,538 mi
Last recorded80,538 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 RUL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,538 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,716 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 6MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

ENG OIL LEAK

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,153 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 54,153 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,135 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 41,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,553 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 27,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,722 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,292 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,798 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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P982 RUL is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P982 RUL, 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 P982 RUL registered?

P982 RUL is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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