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AIG 3133

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,775 mi
Last recorded195,775 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 3133
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 195,775 miles

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge and close to limit

rear brake pads low

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2010 195,736 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge and close to limit

rear brake pads low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2009 188,781 miles

n/s/rear seatbelt clasp sticky in operation(child seat/restraint fitted but not connected)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 188,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/rear seatbelt clasp sticky in operation(child seat/restraint fitted but not connected)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 188,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 178,478 miles

slight play at n/s/r lower susp. fulcrum bush.

slight play n/s/f suspension/steering joint.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 178,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play at n/s/r lower susp. fulcrum bush.

slight play n/s/f suspension/steering joint.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 168,716 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 168,713 miles

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 157,949 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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AIG 3133 is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AIG 3133, 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.

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AIG 3133 is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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