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N630 TCU

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,822 mi
Last recorded165,822 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN630 TCU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 165,822 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 165,822 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2010 149,135 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 149,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 139,311 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 139,311 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2008 129,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 110,706 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 110,701 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 103,737 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 103,737 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes beginning to corrode

very slight play in rear suspension arms

Pass 20 Oct 2005 99,669 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 99,669 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

play in offside rear top suspension ball joint

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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N630 TCU is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N630 TCU, 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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N630 TCU is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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