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N264 WUP

1996 BMW 328

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,935 mi
Last recorded91,935 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 32883,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN264 WUP
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 91,935 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 91,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 90,666 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 89,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,040 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,819 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 83,789 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (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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N264 WUP is a 1996 BMW 328 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 83,819 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N264 WUP, 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 30 years old, this BMW 328 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N264 WUP registered?

N264 WUP is a 1996 BMW 328, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N264 WUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N264 WUP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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