1996 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · HIB 3037
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 122,297 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1991cc
HIB 3037 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 122,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HIB 3037 Mileage History
- 06/02/2023118,030 mi
- 14/02/2024119,645 mi+1,615 mi
- 12/02/2025121,317 mi+1,672 mi
- 19/02/2025121,321 mi+4 mi
- 09/02/2026122,297 mi+976 mi
Average of roughly 1,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HIB 3037 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (HIB 3037) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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