1996 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · N975 DKK
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 78,703 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
N975 DKK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2013
- 78,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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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N975 DKK Mileage History
- 05/06/2006124,159 mi
- 12/06/2006124,205 mi+46 mi
- 25/05/2007131,637 mi+7,432 mi
- 09/06/2008143,753 mi+12,116 mi
- 09/06/2008143,753 mi
- 07/03/2009153,832 mi+10,079 mi
- 19/04/2009153,850 mi+18 mi
- 19/04/201062,053 mi-91,797 mi
- 13/08/201170,151 mi+8,098 mi
- 16/08/201273,032 mi+2,881 mi
- 24/07/201378,703 mi+5,671 mi
Average of roughly -6,371 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N975 DKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N975 DKK) between June 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
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