1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · N487 DAK
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 146,166 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1796cc
N487 DAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 146,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N487 DAK Mileage History
- 07/04/2023140,479 mi
- 07/04/2023140,479 mi
- 15/04/2024141,240 mi+761 mi
- 15/04/2024141,240 mi
- 14/07/2025146,166 mi+4,926 mi
Average of roughly 2,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N487 DAK 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 (N487 DAK) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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