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N624 EYA

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,477 mi
Last recorded85,477 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN624 EYA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 85,477 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Idler arm (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 85,467 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint both top arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,813 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 81,810 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working nearside & offside & centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,623 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear nearside & offside centre tyres worn close to legal limit.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 79,623 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Coolant leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear nearside & offside centre tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,886 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 77,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear differential oil leak.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 75,253 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 75,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,745 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 72,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Oct 2011

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,498 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,544 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 66,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 58,543 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,292 miles

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

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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N624 EYA is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N624 EYA, 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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N624 EYA is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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