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R972 OPS

2002 BMW 328

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,008 mi
Last recorded72,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 OPS
MakeBMW
Model328
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 72,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper clip missing

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 72,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear caliper clip missing

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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R972 OPS is a 2002 BMW 328 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R972 OPS, 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 24 years old, this BMW 328 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R972 OPS registered?

R972 OPS is a 2002 BMW 328, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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