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BMW 735Y

1996 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,261 mi
Last recorded166,261 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 735Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 166,261 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 166,259 miles

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 159,338 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 159,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 157,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 157,325 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 154,541 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 154,535 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 141,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 141,611 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 128,783 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,028 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,979 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,377 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,273 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2016 59,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,527 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,110 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,094 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,215 miles

nearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,619 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,814 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,091 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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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.

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