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N916 WUP

1996 BMW 328

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,107 mi
Last recorded85,107 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 32883,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN916 WUP
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 85,107 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2mm/cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,317 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pipe out of pas pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 82,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pipe out of pas pump (2.1.5 (a))

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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N916 WUP is a 1996 BMW 328 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N916 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 N916 WUP registered?

N916 WUP is a 1996 BMW 328, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N916 WUP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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