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W831 NLA

2000 BMW 328

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,040 mi
Last recorded118,040 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 32893,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 NLA
MakeBMW
Model328
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 118,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,001 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 108,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 100,423 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,697 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper rattle spring missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,362 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 98,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 95,716 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,248 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,966 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 87,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,832 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 82,978 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,978 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,530 miles

Zenon headlamp washers inoprative

Fail 8 Feb 2012 74,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Zenon headlamp washers inoprative

near side main beam very high

Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,237 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,646 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 68,595 miles

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

INNER REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,526 miles

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,833 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR VALVE STEMS PERISHING

BOTH REAR FLOOR PANS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,615 miles

rear brake pads low

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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W831 NLA is a 2000 BMW 328 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 93,409 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 W831 NLA, 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 26 years old, this BMW 328 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W831 NLA registered?

W831 NLA is a 2000 BMW 328, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W831 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W831 NLA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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