1996 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P968 NOV
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 74,833 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2494cc
P968 NOV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2009
- 74,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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P968 NOV Mileage History
- 07/12/200664,954 mi
- 08/12/200664,954 mi
- 08/08/200767,949 mi+2,995 mi
- 30/07/200871,584 mi+3,635 mi
- 01/08/200871,585 mi+1 mi
- 17/08/200974,833 mi+3,248 mi
Average of roughly 3,667 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P968 NOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P968 NOV) between November 2005 and August 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2009 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
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