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T456 CWN

1999 BMW 328

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,452 mi
Last recorded117,452 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 32876,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT456 CWN
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 117,452 miles

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

covers over both outer sills

parking brake efficency just met

Fail 15 Apr 2019 117,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers over both outer sills

parking brake efficency just met

Pass 25 Apr 2018 115,064 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

covers over both outer sills

Fail 23 Apr 2018 115,059 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

covers over both outer sills

Fail 17 Apr 2018 115,033 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 108,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too the flexiblie brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 106,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,227 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 100,483 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 96,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 93,458 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 93,441 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 89,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,059 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 82,070 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 122,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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T456 CWN is a 1999 BMW 328 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,806 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 T456 CWN, 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 27 years old, this BMW 328 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T456 CWN is a 1999 BMW 328, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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