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N706 VFJ

1996 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,056 mi
Last recorded44,056 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN706 VFJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 44,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 44,057 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,545 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 43,545 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 41,746 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 40,695 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 38,915 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2020 36,670 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,732 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,976 miles

nearside front fog lense cracked

offside front wing damaged

unable to fully inpsect outer sills (covers fitted)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,468 miles

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

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

both outer cills covered by trim

unable to inspect all fuel and brake pipes due to covers being fitted

unable to see all brake pads

Fail 12 Mar 2010 29,468 miles

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

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

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

both outer cills covered by trim

unable to inspect all fuel and brake pipes due to covers being fitted

unable to see all brake pads

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,948 miles

N/S/F tyre on limit

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres worn

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,742 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 27,722 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

front nearside fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,853 miles

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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N706 VFJ is a 1996 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N706 VFJ, 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 N706 VFJ registered?

N706 VFJ is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N706 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N706 VFJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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