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P115 GPF

1997 BMW 328

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,734 mi
Last recorded89,734 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 328110,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 GPF
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 83,250 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 83,194 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,376 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 78,355 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 78,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020

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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P115 GPF is a 1997 BMW 328 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 110,258 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 328 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P115 GPF, 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 29 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 P115 GPF?

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What year was P115 GPF registered?

P115 GPF is a 1997 BMW 328, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P115 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 GPF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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