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N47 PWV

1996 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,446 mi
Last recorded75,446 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 PWV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,446 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 75,442 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front seatbelt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 15 Aug 2005 68,175 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 68,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N47 PWV is a 1996 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N47 PWV, 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 N47 PWV registered?

N47 PWV is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N47 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N47 PWV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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