1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · A9 PUS
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 124,819 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,819 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
A9 PUS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2015
- 124,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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A9 PUS Mileage History
- 10/05/200662,633 mi
- 16/05/200662,637 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/200770,381 mi+7,744 mi
- 04/05/200770,393 mi+12 mi
- 29/04/200879,935 mi+9,542 mi
- 30/04/200985,388 mi+5,453 mi
- 30/04/200985,388 mi
- 28/04/201090,403 mi+5,015 mi
- 28/04/201090,403 mi
- 16/05/2011107,073 mi+16,670 mi
- 16/05/2011107,073 mi
- 04/02/2013117,205 mi+10,132 mi
- 21/03/2015124,819 mi+7,614 mi
Average of roughly 7,017 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
A9 PUS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (A9 PUS) between May 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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