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J666 SRA

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,066 mi
Last recorded179,066 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 SRA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 179,066 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 179,066 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 172,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 167,347 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 157,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 149,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 141,774 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 134,966 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 132,800 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 130,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 126,755 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 126,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 122,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 118,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 113,085 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 107,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 101,905 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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J666 SRA is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J666 SRA, 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 J666 SRA registered?

J666 SRA is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is J666 SRA safe to buy?

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