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N395 AMS

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,832 mi
Last recorded100,832 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN395 AMS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2014 100,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre worn

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiperblade torn

rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,367 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Jul 2012 89,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake imbalance 24%

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 19 Jul 2011 79,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on both edges

corrosion at rear of o/s/r wheel arch

slight play at o/s/r suspension rose bush

Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges and worn bald on outer edges - advise replacement

corrosion at rear of o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,228 miles

front brake imbalance 24% - max. for is MOT 25%

slight play at n/s/f front lower arm ball joint

slight play at n/s/r top rear suspension arm

slight play at o/s/r rose bush

uneven wear both front tyres

Fail 31 Jul 2009 72,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight play at n/s/f front lower arm ball joint

slight play at n/s/r top rear suspension arm

slight play at o/s/r rose bush

uneven wear both front tyres

Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,205 miles

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

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)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn bald on both edges

Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,145 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 67,101 miles

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

ADVISE STEERING IDLER SLIGHT PLAY.

ADVISE WATER IN NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE.

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 65,693 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside 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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N395 AMS is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N395 AMS, 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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N395 AMS is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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