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N148 NWS

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,002 mi
Last recorded79,002 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 NWS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

wheel allignment advised

Fail 22 Jul 2009 78,557 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 139,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 131,213 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 131,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 122,682 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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N148 NWS is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N148 NWS, 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 N148 NWS registered?

N148 NWS is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N148 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 NWS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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