1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P669 YBO
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 116,658 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,658 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
P669 YBO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2007
- 116,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
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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P669 YBO Mileage History
- 15/05/2006103,017 mi
- 26/05/2006103,435 mi+418 mi
- 05/06/2007116,626 mi+13,191 mi
- 07/06/2007116,658 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 12,838 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P669 YBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P669 YBO) between May 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2007 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), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)”; “Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.