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WHZ 3281

1999 BMW 328

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,850 mi
Last recorded34,850 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 32876,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHZ 3281
MakeBMW
Model328
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 34,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 34,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 34,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 34,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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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WHZ 3281 is a 1999 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 1999 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,806 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 WHZ 3281, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHZ 3281 registered?

WHZ 3281 is a 1999 BMW 328, first registered on 29 December 1999.

Is WHZ 3281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHZ 3281 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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