1997 BMW 735 3.5L Petrol · P748 WDE
1997 BMW 735 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 81,167 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2012.
- Make & Model
- BMW 735
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P748 WDE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2011
- 81,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P748 WDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 735 (P748 WDE) between January 2006 and December 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
P748 WDE Mileage History
- 17/01/200658,677 mi
- 19/01/200759,228 mi+551 mi
- 18/01/200863,388 mi+4,160 mi
- 16/01/200968,612 mi+5,224 mi
- 29/01/200968,692 mi+80 mi
- 10/12/200972,990 mi+4,298 mi
- 07/12/201078,380 mi+5,390 mi
- 08/12/201181,167 mi+2,787 mi
Average of roughly 3,819 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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