What year BMW 735 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2003 BMW 735 has the highest pass rate at 80.6%, out of 253 vehicles tested.

What are the most common BMW 735 MOT failures?

The most common BMW 735 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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5,369 vehicles · MOT data 1987–2003 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

2003

80.6% first-test pass rate · 253 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1996

70.4% first-test pass rate · 423 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2003	80.6%	84,158 mi	253
2002	78.5%	86,666 mi	680
2001	75.3%	102,494 mi	222
2000	76.6%	104,157 mi	301
1999	75.1%	107,467 mi	468
1998	72.5%	117,092 mi	487
1997	72.4%	122,209 mi	519
1996	70.4%	123,451 mi	423
1992	73.3%	152,210 mi	168
1991	72.9%	143,328 mi	320
1990	72.5%	144,287 mi	436
1989	71.9%	149,156 mi	517
1988	71.1%	152,112 mi	374
1987	74.5%	139,520 mi	201

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