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N220 JLD

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,121 mi
Last recorded140,121 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 JLD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 140,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 134,670 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 134,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 129,304 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES ARE STARTING TO DETERIORATE (PERISH).IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THEY ARE REPLACED BY THE NEXT MOT TEST.

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 122,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 116,342 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 110,946 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 102,743 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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N220 JLD is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N220 JLD, 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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How do I check the history of N220 JLD?

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What year was N220 JLD registered?

N220 JLD is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N220 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N220 JLD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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