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ABZ 7026

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,309 mi
Last recorded187,309 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 7026
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 187,309 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 187,309 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 175,734 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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ABZ 7026 is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 ABZ 7026, 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

How do I check the history of ABZ 7026?

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What year was ABZ 7026 registered?

ABZ 7026 is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is ABZ 7026 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 7026 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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