1996 BMW 1.8L Petrol · P351 EJW
1996 BMW (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 166,867 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2014.
- Make & Model
- BMW
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P351 EJW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2013
- 166,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P351 EJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW Unknown (P351 EJW) between August 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
P351 EJW Mileage History
- 10/08/2006132,605 mi
- 27/06/2007139,092 mi+6,487 mi
- 29/06/2007139,097 mi+5 mi
- 27/06/2008145,035 mi+5,938 mi
- 25/06/2009150,792 mi+5,757 mi
- 06/07/2010155,092 mi+4,300 mi
- 07/07/2010155,092 mi
- 04/07/2011158,761 mi+3,669 mi
- 05/07/2012162,719 mi+3,958 mi
- 07/07/2012162,719 mi
- 04/07/2013166,867 mi+4,148 mi
- 04/07/2013166,867 mi
Average of roughly 4,966 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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