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N160 FYD

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 FYD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 May 2010 154,500 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 152,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 152,113 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 148,420 miles

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

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

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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N160 FYD is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N160 FYD, 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 N160 FYD registered?

N160 FYD is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N160 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N160 FYD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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