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1996 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · N510 CMP

N510 CMP

1996 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 130,672 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/08/2015
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
130,672 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/08/2015
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1991cc

N510 CMP Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2014
  • 130,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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N510 CMP Mileage History

  1. 05/10/200578,940 mi
  2. 11/10/200685,790 mi+6,850 mi
  3. 12/10/200793,974 mi+8,184 mi
  4. 20/10/2008103,592 mi+9,618 mi
  5. 30/10/2009111,163 mi+7,571 mi
  6. 05/10/2010116,694 mi+5,531 mi
  7. 07/10/2011121,292 mi+4,598 mi
  8. 07/10/2011121,298 mi+6 mi
  9. 25/10/2012127,400 mi+6,102 mi
  10. 30/10/2012127,474 mi+74 mi
  11. 15/10/2013130,658 mi+3,184 mi
  12. 01/08/2014130,663 mi+5 mi
  13. 05/08/2014130,672 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 5,857 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

N510 CMP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N510 CMP) between October 2005 and August 2014.

The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 05 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.

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