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BIL 1688

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,933 mi
Last recorded126,933 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 1688
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 126,933 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 126,917 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 116,427 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 116,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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BIL 1688 is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BIL 1688, 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 BIL 1688 registered?

BIL 1688 is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is BIL 1688 safe to buy?

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