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N389 CNB

1996 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,098 mi
Last recorded118,098 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 CNB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 118,098 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 118,078 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 111,257 miles

rear tyres 3mm

require tracking adjust

wipers smeary

Fail 6 Aug 2009 111,248 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 101,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f pads approx5000miles

rear n.o. plate starting to deteriorate

rear pads approx3-4000miles

slight movement n/s/r hub mount bushes

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Apr 2008 101,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f pads approx5000miles

rear n.o. plate starting to deteriorate

rear pads approx3-4000miles

slight movement n/s/r hub mount bushes

wipers smearing

Pass 4 May 2007 92,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers streaky

Pass 3 May 2006 86,634 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 86,634 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)

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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N389 CNB is a 1996 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N389 CNB, 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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N389 CNB is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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