1996 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · M666 ACV
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20/04/1996. Recorded mileage 185,235 miles. MOT valid until 26/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1991cc
M666 ACV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 185,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M666 ACV Mileage History
- 08/11/200574,562 mi
- 07/11/200680,908 mi+6,346 mi
- 24/11/200791,933 mi+11,025 mi
- 28/01/2009101,663 mi+9,730 mi
- 01/03/2010108,146 mi+6,483 mi
- 28/02/2011113,958 mi+5,812 mi
- 29/02/2012118,519 mi+4,561 mi
- 25/02/2013122,682 mi+4,163 mi
- 25/02/2013122,682 mi
- 26/02/2014128,559 mi+5,877 mi
- 25/02/2015134,615 mi+6,056 mi
- 25/02/2015134,615 mi
- 10/02/2016140,943 mi+6,328 mi
- 29/02/2016141,426 mi+483 mi
- 28/03/2017150,717 mi+9,291 mi
- 31/03/2017150,741 mi+24 mi
- 23/10/2018156,873 mi+6,132 mi
- 26/10/2018156,889 mi+16 mi
- 18/10/2019165,246 mi+8,357 mi
- 21/01/2021168,603 mi+3,357 mi
- 19/01/2022176,535 mi+7,932 mi
- 21/01/2023179,421 mi+2,886 mi
- 17/01/2024181,407 mi+1,986 mi
- 16/07/2025184,437 mi+3,030 mi
- 04/08/2025184,467 mi+30 mi
- 28/09/2026185,235 mi+768 mi
Average of roughly 5,299 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
M666 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (M666 ACV) between November 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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