
£1,500 - £2,500
1997 BMW 328i
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 68
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 BMW boasts a sought-after manual gearbox and a 2.8-liter engine, with 94,000 miles and a long-term owner. The car is finished in Alpine white with a grey cloth interior and comes with a history file, although some reconditioning may be required.

Condition
6
Moderate wear, reconditioning required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WBABG12000ES93681
Chassis No:
Odometer:
94,000 miles
P932DRG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Registration: P932DRGVIN: WBABG12000ES93681Mileage Showing: 94,000Transmission: Manual MOT: NoNumber of Keys: 2V5 on Site: Yes
Sought after manual gearbox
2.8 litre engine
Long term current keeper
First registered January 1997 this 2.8 litre model finished in sought after Alpine white with contrasting grey cloth interior has been owned by the current keeper for 10 years.
Showing 94,000 miles and 6 former keepers.
Sold with history file including records of water pump, timing belt and tensioner replacement in 2016 at 74,000 miles.
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Points of note
£1,604
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,231
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,268
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Nov 20 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
94,274 miles
Registration Date
1997-01-03
MOT History
Failed
On Nov 20 2023 with 94,274 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Aug 08 2022 with 93,899 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Passed
On Jul 19 2021 with 90,159 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- brake flexi ferules corroded
- heat shields loose
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- brake discs showing signs of corrosion
- fuel pipes and power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion
Failed
On Jul 19 2021 with 90,158 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- brake flexi ferules corroded
- heat shields loose
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 14 2020 with 87,725 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- heatshields loose centre and rear
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Failed
On Aug 13 2020 with 87,725 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- heatshields loose centre and rear
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Passed
On Jun 10 2019 with 84,029 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- 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))
Passed
On Jun 25 2018 with 80,572 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 06 2017 with 77,510 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- slight corrosion to brake discs
Passed
On Jul 08 2016 with 74,463 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jul 27 2015 with 71,775 miles
Passed
On Aug 29 2014 with 71,145 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2013 with 69,650 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2012 with 68,630 miles
Passed
On May 09 2011 with 68,078 miles
Failed
On May 09 2011 with 68,078 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On May 08 2010 with 67,300 miles
Passed
On Apr 01 2009 with 66,172 miles
Passed
On Jan 23 2008 with 64,226 miles
Passed
On Feb 08 2007 with 62,133 miles
Passed
On Nov 10 2005 with 58,798 miles

