1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · 8 AF
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 89,022 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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8 AF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 89,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
8 AF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (8 AF) between May 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
8 AF Mileage History
- 22/05/200653,761 mi
- 24/05/200653,765 mi+4 mi
- 30/05/200758,302 mi+4,537 mi
- 12/05/200862,322 mi+4,020 mi
- 27/05/200965,492 mi+3,170 mi
- 26/05/201069,560 mi+4,068 mi
- 27/05/201069,561 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/201171,902 mi+2,341 mi
- 24/05/201274,496 mi+2,594 mi
- 31/05/201274,497 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/201377,325 mi+2,828 mi
- 14/05/201477,825 mi+500 mi
- 25/05/201577,987 mi+162 mi
- 09/05/201678,759 mi+772 mi
- 15/05/201779,549 mi+790 mi
- 14/05/201880,604 mi+1,055 mi
- 23/05/201981,551 mi+947 mi
- 23/11/202082,028 mi+477 mi
- 15/11/202183,332 mi+1,304 mi
- 22/11/202283,955 mi+623 mi
- 22/11/202385,599 mi+1,644 mi
- 11/11/202486,994 mi+1,395 mi
- 06/11/202588,971 mi+1,977 mi
- 18/11/202589,022 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 1,809 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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