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R116 XAO

1998 BMW 328

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 32886,861 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 XAO
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2021

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear brakes worn to limit

steering rack worn

Pass 1 Jul 2020

emissions near limit

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

slight wear steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2020

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

emissions near limit

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

slight wear steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2019

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front tyre perished and devoid of tread edges

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

steering rack worn

Fail 8 Jul 2019

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

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front tyre perished and devoid of tread edges

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

steering rack worn

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall damage and splits, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 86,300 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall damage and splits, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 75,962 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front and n/s rear tyre have sidewall damage

slight distortion on n/s front brake disc

some wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,926 miles

general wear front suspension arms and rack

wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,352 miles

Both front discs outer face's pitted

Both rear discs outer face's pitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,861 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,861 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,149 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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R116 XAO is a 1998 BMW 328 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 86,861 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 R116 XAO, 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 28 years old, this BMW 328 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R116 XAO is a 1998 BMW 328, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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