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N305 FWA

1996 BMW 328

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,330 mi
Last recorded91,330 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 32883,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 FWA
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 91,330 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 91,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 91,325 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 91,253 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,112 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 90,961 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 90,951 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front suspension arms worn

front brakes worn and slight judder

surface rust around offside front floor repair

Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,903 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,965 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 86,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,197 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 74,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 70,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,366 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 66,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,660 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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N305 FWA is a 1996 BMW 328 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N305 FWA, 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 N305 FWA registered?

N305 FWA is a 1996 BMW 328, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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