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GAZ 8880

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,609 mi
Last recorded121,609 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 8880
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 121,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror cover missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 121,609 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and inside (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly and offside not working (1.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both not has water (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror cover missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 121,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 121,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

High level brake light not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 120,417 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,108 miles

Nearside front window not working

Offside rear lamp slight damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 118,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front window not working

Offside rear lamp slight damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 114,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 113,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 111,358 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 109,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 109,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 108,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2007 106,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2006 104,733 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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GAZ 8880 is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GAZ 8880, 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 GAZ 8880 registered?

GAZ 8880 is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is GAZ 8880 safe to buy?

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