1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · N281 BCH
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 141,958 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2793cc
N281 BCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 141,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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N281 BCH Mileage History
- 22/06/2022129,173 mi
- 22/06/2022129,173 mi
- 20/10/2023138,494 mi+9,321 mi
- 31/10/2023138,497 mi+3 mi
- 28/04/2025141,958 mi+3,461 mi
Average of roughly 4,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N281 BCH 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 (N281 BCH) between June 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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