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R38 VYX

1998 BMW 328

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 32886,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 VYX
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 94,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch Slave Hose Perrished

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 94,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch flexible hose deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2022 94,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

clutch flexible hose deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,615 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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R38 VYX is a 1998 BMW 328 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R38 VYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R38 VYX?

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What year was R38 VYX registered?

R38 VYX is a 1998 BMW 328, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R38 VYX safe to buy?

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