1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · N804 BKP
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 22,750 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,750 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
N804 BKP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2021
- 22,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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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N804 BKP Mileage History
- 05/06/200613,185 mi
- 04/05/200714,539 mi+1,354 mi
- 15/04/200816,751 mi+2,212 mi
- 23/03/200920,568 mi+3,817 mi
- 31/03/201022,439 mi+1,871 mi
- 07/04/201022,439 mi
- 21/08/202022,644 mi+205 mi
- 18/08/202122,750 mi+106 mi
Average of roughly 629 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
N804 BKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N804 BKP) between June 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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