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P243 GPF

1997 BMW 328

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

332,148 mi
Last recorded332,148 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 328110,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 GPF
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 332,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from propshaft /axle on reverse

Fail 12 Nov 2022 332,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

noise from propshaft /axle on reverse

Pass 7 Dec 2021 322,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 322,982 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 299,192 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 282,458 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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P243 GPF is a 1997 BMW 328 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P243 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.

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What year was P243 GPF registered?

P243 GPF is a 1997 BMW 328, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is P243 GPF safe to buy?

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