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BAZ 4298

1999 BMW 328

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,185 mi
Last recorded125,185 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 32876,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 4298
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 125,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 122,989 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 122,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 122,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

slight kick in o/s steering rack end joint

Fail 9 Feb 2023 122,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

slight kick in o/s steering rack end joint

Pass 24 Feb 2022 121,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively perished and insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively perished and insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 121,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam image dip projected in incorrect direction for vehicles driving on RH side of highway (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam image dip projected in incorrect direction for vehicles driving on RH side of highway (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively perished and insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively perished and insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

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

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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BAZ 4298 is a 1999 BMW 328 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,806 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 BAZ 4298, 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 27 years old, this BMW 328 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BAZ 4298 is a 1999 BMW 328, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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