1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P511 TGH
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 153,057 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1796cc
P511 TGH Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2008
- 153,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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P511 TGH Mileage History
- 28/10/2005140,854 mi
- 01/11/2006145,120 mi+4,266 mi
- 02/11/2007149,528 mi+4,408 mi
- 03/11/2007149,528 mi
- 10/11/2008153,047 mi+3,519 mi
- 13/11/2008153,057 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,007 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P511 TGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P511 TGH) between October 2005 and November 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
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