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N801 ENC

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,287 mi
Last recorded196,287 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN801 ENC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 196,287 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 89,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 176,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 166,012 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 150,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 150,703 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 14,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 130,175 miles

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

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

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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N801 ENC is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N801 ENC, 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 N801 ENC registered?

N801 ENC is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N801 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N801 ENC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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