1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · N565 BMH
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 90,333 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N565 BMH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 90,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N565 BMH Mileage History
- 02/04/202290,075 mi
- 10/04/202390,171 mi+96 mi
- 26/05/202490,275 mi+104 mi
- 26/05/202690,333 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 62 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N565 BMH 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 (N565 BMH) between April 2022 and May 2026.
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: Suspension (1 issue). 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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