1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P369 DVO
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 121,610 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2009.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Nov 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P369 DVO Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2008
- 121,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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P369 DVO Mileage History
- 13/07/200594,200 mi
- 18/07/200594,324 mi+124 mi
- 13/07/2006101,503 mi+7,179 mi
- 30/04/2007105,529 mi+4,026 mi
- 03/05/2007105,531 mi+2 mi
- 18/06/2008121,609 mi+16,078 mi
- 23/06/2008121,610 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,304 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P369 DVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P369 DVO) between July 2005 and June 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2008 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 (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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