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N783 YEW

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,945 mi
Last recorded130,945 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN783 YEW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 130,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 129,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 129,017 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 129,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 127,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 126,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,707 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,619 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 123,500 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 120,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 116,130 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 109,791 miles

chips to screen

Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,620 miles

chips to screen

Fail 23 Apr 2013 109,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip to n/s screen

Pass 23 Apr 2013 109,424 miles

chip to n/s screen

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 109,284 miles

chips to screen

Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 108,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 107,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 104,797 miles

UNABLE TO VIEW PADS FULLY

Pass 4 Apr 2006 99,204 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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N783 YEW is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N783 YEW, 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 N783 YEW registered?

N783 YEW is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N783 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N783 YEW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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