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KEZ 7416

1996 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,220 mi
Last recorded164,220 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEZ 7416
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 164,220 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 161,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to NEarside front and Offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 158,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

FRONT DISC HAVE CORROSION INNER EDGE

Fail 30 Sep 2019 158,543 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X1 FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 LOWER BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

FRONT DISC HAVE CORROSION INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Oct 2018 155,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2018 155,441 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2017 153,848 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 153,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 150,320 miles

Offside Front Upper drop link rubber perished

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

slight play in both rear top links

Fail 5 Oct 2016 150,320 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper drop link rubber perished

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

slight play in both rear top links

Pass 17 Sep 2015 147,735 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 145,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 144,275 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 142,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 141,154 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 136,793 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly after use.

offside main front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 136,793 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly after use.

offside main front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 135,846 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 135,841 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 130,905 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 130,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 120,114 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 114,749 miles

front number plate starting to brake up

Fail 19 Jun 2006 114,306 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

os & ns rear tyres close to limit.

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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KEZ 7416 is a 1996 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KEZ 7416, 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 KEZ 7416 registered?

KEZ 7416 is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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