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TSZ29137

1998 BMW 328

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

319,574 mi
Last recorded319,574 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 32886,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSZ29137
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 319,574 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 319,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour all (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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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TSZ29137 is a 1998 BMW 328 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 86,861 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 TSZ29137, 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 28 years old, this BMW 328 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSZ29137 registered?

TSZ29137 is a 1998 BMW 328, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is TSZ29137 safe to buy?

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