Bmw 735
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 1,022 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
1,022
Best Year
2001 (84%)
Years Covered
10
How reliable is the Bmw 735?
Bmw 735 by Year
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About the Bmw 735
The Bmw 735 has been tested 1,022 times in 2024 MOT data across 10 model years (1990 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2001 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 82 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 63%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The BMW 735 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 137,054 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 103,762 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the 735 is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Bmw models.
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