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L196 HJO

1993 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,803 mi
Last recorded81,803 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 HJO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2011 81,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NS body damage

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

OSF drop arm rubber bush split

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in steering box

Pass 25 Aug 2007 79,492 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s inner headlamp cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,080 miles

surface rust on various metal brake pipes

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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L196 HJO is a 1993 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L196 HJO, 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 33 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L196 HJO is a 1993 BMW 735, first registered on 15 December 1993.

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