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N456 ACX

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,145 mi
Last recorded121,145 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 ACX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 121,145 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 117,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 116,353 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 116,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 114,220 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,945 miles

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

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

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,037 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

both rear suspension rear arms have slight play in outer joints

Fail 19 Jul 2011 112,037 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

both rear suspension rear arms have slight play in outer joints

Pass 5 Aug 2010 110,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front disc's starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jul 2009 108,191 miles

both front discs corroded on inner edge

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 108,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs corroded on inner edge

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 107,112 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 107,112 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 105,427 miles

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)

Oil leak

front disc's starting to corrode on inside edge

front tyres wearing uneven

trim on drivers seat loose

Pass 11 Jul 2006 103,347 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 100,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N456 ACX is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N456 ACX, 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 N456 ACX registered?

N456 ACX is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N456 ACX safe to buy?

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