1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P258 XHB
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 151,056 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2793cc
P258 XHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2008
- 151,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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P258 XHB Mileage History
- 02/11/2005143,222 mi
- 02/11/2005143,222 mi
- 08/11/2006149,368 mi+6,146 mi
- 28/01/2008151,048 mi+1,680 mi
- 05/02/2008151,056 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P258 XHB 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 (P258 XHB) between November 2005 and February 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2008 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: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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