1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · N482 COG
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 162,462 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N482 COG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 162,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N482 COG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N482 COG) between December 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
N482 COG Mileage History
- 04/12/2021160,100 mi
- 04/03/2023160,400 mi+300 mi
- 12/06/2024162,139 mi+1,739 mi
- 22/05/2026162,462 mi+323 mi
Average of roughly 529 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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