1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · N550 AKV
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 165,553 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N550 AKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 165,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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N550 AKV Mileage History
- 30/09/2022158,320 mi
- 01/10/2023163,005 mi+4,685 mi
- 20/10/2024164,027 mi+1,022 mi
- 07/10/2025165,553 mi+1,526 mi
Average of roughly 2,395 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N550 AKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N550 AKV) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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