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N752 ACX

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,471 mi
Last recorded152,471 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN752 ACX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 152,471 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 152,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 144,973 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 144,962 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 138,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 131,400 miles

All front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2008 131,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

All front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 118,887 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 118,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey †235 tyres front and 225 tyres rear ???

Fail 21 Aug 2006 112,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 112,066 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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N752 ACX is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N752 ACX, 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 N752 ACX registered?

N752 ACX is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N752 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N752 ACX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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