1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · N686 BHP
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 19/04/1996. Recorded mileage 117,734 miles. MOT valid until 06/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2793cc
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N686 BHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 117,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N686 BHP Mileage History
- 04/12/2023116,852 mi
- 04/12/2023116,852 mi
- 20/11/2024117,730 mi+878 mi
- 13/11/2025117,734 mi+4 mi
- 13/11/2025117,734 mi
Average of roughly 454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N686 BHP 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 (N686 BHP) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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