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B328 NPD

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,715 mi
Last recorded75,715 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB328 NPD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2024 75,715 miles

Front Wiper blades are smearing slightly

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,449 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,680 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 74,330 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 73,312 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 72,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 72,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 71,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,854 miles

both front shocks very rusty!

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,412 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,556 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,598 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,009 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 63,459 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 62,061 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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B328 NPD is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B328 NPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B328 NPD registered?

B328 NPD is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B328 NPD safe to buy?

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