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N950 HSX

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,901 mi
Last recorded152,901 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN950 HSX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 152,901 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 152,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rears at front section. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 152,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rears at front section. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 147,267 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust heat shields loose

fuel tank corroded but not yet leaking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 147,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler arm bush area (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower front rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 146,809 miles

front brake discs both slightly pitted on inner faces

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split but no visible play yet

Fail 19 Nov 2010 146,809 miles

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

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

front brake discs both slightly pitted on inner faces

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split but no visible play yet

Pass 20 May 2008 142,546 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 142,546 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inside edge

oil leak from engine area

power steering bottle area damp

Pass 4 May 2007 116,978 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 116,978 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 97,406 miles

advise wheel alignment

both front tyres worn down on out side edges

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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N950 HSX is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N950 HSX, 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 N950 HSX registered?

N950 HSX is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N950 HSX safe to buy?

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