No, N885 BKN is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N885 BKN?

The MOT for N885 BKN is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of N885 BKN?

The recorded mileage for N885 BKN is 158,224 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N885 BKN ULEZ compliant?

No, N885 BKN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · N885 BKN

N885 BKN

1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 158,224 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status: Valid until 10/03/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 158,224 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 10/03/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 158,224 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 2793cc

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N885 BKN Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
158,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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N885 BKN Mileage History

26/10/2022138,407 mi
02/11/2023154,328 mi+15,921 mi
02/11/2023154,329 mi+1 mi
11/03/2025158,224 mi+3,895 mi
11/03/2025158,224 mi

Average of roughly 8,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N885 BKN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 12:39

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N885 BKN) between October 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 March 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.54 (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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