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N914 VEP

1996 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,967 mi
Last recorded124,967 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN914 VEP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 124,967 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 124,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 123,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airbag lamp on

slight play in steering idler

Pass 22 Oct 2009 121,390 miles

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

airbag lamp on

slight play in steering idler

Pass 17 Oct 2008 117,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag lamp on

steering idler worn

Pass 25 Oct 2007 115,198 miles

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

steering idler worn

Fail 19 Oct 2007 115,139 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

steering idler worn

Pass 25 Oct 2006 112,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 109,703 miles

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

steering idler slight play

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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N914 VEP is a 1996 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N914 VEP, 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 N914 VEP registered?

N914 VEP is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N914 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N914 VEP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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