1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · B19 DBY
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 73,625 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B19 DBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 73,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B19 DBY MOT History
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 (B19 DBY) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
B19 DBY Mileage History
- 21/02/202257,005 mi
- 01/03/202361,184 mi+4,179 mi
- 01/03/202464,967 mi+3,783 mi
- 13/02/202568,374 mi+3,407 mi
- 10/02/202673,625 mi+5,251 mi
Average of roughly 4,187 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- VANOS Rattle & Seal FailureModerate
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