MOT Status
ValidMileage
166,261 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside handbrake effort significantly lower than offside - overall reached 16% lower limit
nearside handbrake effort significantly lower than offside - overall reached 16% lower limit
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
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BMW 735Y is a 1996 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BMW 735Y, 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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What year was BMW 735Y registered?
BMW 735Y is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is BMW 735Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BMW 735Y shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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