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L333 MYB

1996 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,591 mi
Last recorded153,591 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 735119,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 MYB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 153,591 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 152,857 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 149,302 miles

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

slight play in offside rear upper suspention bush

Pass 9 Oct 2013 144,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 144,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 131,085 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

plastic covers concealing testable items

Fail 24 Aug 2012 131,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

plastic covers concealing testable items

Fail 31 May 2012 131,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 122,660 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 122,477 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 114,849 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 114,849 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,056 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2009 102,056 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2009 102,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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L333 MYB is a 1996 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L333 MYB, 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 L333 MYB registered?

L333 MYB is a 1996 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L333 MYB safe to buy?

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