1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · N73 CVU
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/05/1996. Recorded mileage 171,050 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,050 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
N73 CVU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 171,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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N73 CVU Mileage History
- 11/04/202397,335 mi
- 11/04/202397,335 mi
- 20/01/2026171,046 mi+73,711 mi
- 29/01/2026171,050 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 26,290 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N73 CVU 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 (N73 CVU) between April 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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