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M401 AAV

1998 BMW 328

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,706 mi
Last recorded40,706 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 32886,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 AAV
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 40,706 miles

Nearside Front outer side wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2024 37,083 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 32,116 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 27,069 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 26,970 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 328?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
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M401 AAV is a 1998 BMW 328 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 86,861 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 328 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M401 AAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 328 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 328 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M401 AAV?

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What year was M401 AAV registered?

M401 AAV is a 1998 BMW 328, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is M401 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M401 AAV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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