1996 BMW 735 3.5L Petrol · P450 FRP
1996 BMW 735 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 148,525 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 735
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3498cc
P450 FRP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P450 FRP Mileage History
- 20/09/2006132,398 mi
- 22/09/2006132,978 mi+580 mi
- 13/05/2010140,193 mi+7,215 mi
- 06/05/2011142,895 mi+2,702 mi
- 13/05/2011142,895 mi
- 02/05/2012144,837 mi+1,942 mi
- 04/05/2012144,841 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/2013146,143 mi+1,302 mi
- 30/04/2013146,143 mi
- 12/05/2014148,525 mi+2,382 mi
- 12/05/2014148,525 mi
Average of roughly 2,110 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
P450 FRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 735 (P450 FRP) between September 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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