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N732 OGH

1996 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,796 mi
Last recorded113,796 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN732 OGH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 113,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 107,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 99,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 85,993 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 85,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,274 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,492 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 64,492 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 59,237 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,136 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leading (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,435 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,797 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 55,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,928 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,114 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 54,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,130 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,329 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 47,805 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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N732 OGH is a 1996 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N732 OGH, 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 N732 OGH registered?

N732 OGH is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N732 OGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N732 OGH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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