1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · N138 HLB
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 113,747 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/03/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1796cc
N138 HLB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2008
- 113,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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N138 HLB Mileage History
- 21/02/200695,362 mi
- 25/02/200695,362 mi
- 07/08/2007104,902 mi+9,540 mi
- 08/08/2007104,902 mi
- 01/07/2008113,747 mi+8,845 mi
- 04/07/2008113,747 mi
Average of roughly 7,772 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
N138 HLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N138 HLB) between February 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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