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RIG 4603

1996 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,715 mi
Last recorded87,715 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 4603
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 87,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 87,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 77,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 70,265 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 70,264 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front rod/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to wear bars and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 64,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 54,200 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 54,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,511 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,382 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bearing tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 32,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 23,911 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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RIG 4603 is a 1996 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RIG 4603, 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 RIG 4603 registered?

RIG 4603 is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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