1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · N396 TLJ
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 108,912 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N396 TLJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 108,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N396 TLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N396 TLJ) between December 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 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 (24 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
N396 TLJ Mileage History
- 13/12/200561,523 mi
- 08/12/200665,293 mi+3,770 mi
- 03/12/200766,213 mi+920 mi
- 09/12/200868,564 mi+2,351 mi
- 12/12/200868,566 mi+2 mi
- 30/11/200973,209 mi+4,643 mi
- 30/11/201076,042 mi+2,833 mi
- 08/12/201076,063 mi+21 mi
- 01/12/201179,135 mi+3,072 mi
- 01/12/201179,139 mi+4 mi
- 30/11/201287,595 mi+8,456 mi
- 11/12/201287,758 mi+163 mi
- 21/11/201394,760 mi+7,002 mi
- 29/11/201394,774 mi+14 mi
- 24/11/2014104,750 mi+9,976 mi
- 02/12/2014104,761 mi+11 mi
- 29/10/2015108,613 mi+3,852 mi
- 07/07/2026108,912 mi+299 mi
Average of roughly 2,304 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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