MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,238 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
air bag lamp on
How Reliable is the BMW 328?
Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P388 LAK is a 1997 BMW 328 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 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 P388 LAK, 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 P388 LAK registered?
P388 LAK is a 1997 BMW 328, first registered on 12 April 1997.
Is P388 LAK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P388 LAK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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