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L555 VTC

1999 BMW 328

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,787 mi
Last recorded83,787 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 32876,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 VTC
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 83,787 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 83,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall and between tread cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall and between tread cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,105 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 81,904 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,806 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 76,778 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,622 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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L555 VTC is a 1999 BMW 328 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L555 VTC, 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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What year was L555 VTC registered?

L555 VTC is a 1999 BMW 328, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is L555 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 VTC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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