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A16 CGJ

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,444 mi
Last recorded139,444 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CGJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2011 139,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 139,444 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 138,682 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heat shields detached rear

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 129,141 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 116,917 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 107,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 96,970 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 96,839 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 89,132 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked

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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A16 CGJ is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 CGJ, 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 A16 CGJ registered?

A16 CGJ is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is A16 CGJ safe to buy?

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