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P803 GPE

1996 BMW 328

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,854 mi
Last recorded29,854 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 32883,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 GPE
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 29,854 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 29,756 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 29,450 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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P803 GPE is a 1996 BMW 328 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 83,819 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 P803 GPE, 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 30 years old, this BMW 328 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P803 GPE registered?

P803 GPE is a 1996 BMW 328, first registered on 8 September 1996.

Is P803 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P803 GPE shows 3 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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