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1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P5 BCA

P5 BCA

1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/08/1996. Recorded mileage 105,020 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1796cc

P5 BCA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
  • 105,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P5 BCA Mileage History

  1. 10/05/2023104,304 mi
  2. 11/05/2023104,304 mi
  3. 26/06/2024104,768 mi+464 mi
  4. 26/06/2024104,768 mi
  5. 20/06/2025105,020 mi+252 mi

Average of roughly 339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P5 BCA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 6 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (P5 BCA) between May 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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