1996 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · 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
- 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: Below Average
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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N510 CMP Mileage History
- 05/10/200578,940 mi
- 11/10/200685,790 mi+6,850 mi
- 12/10/200793,974 mi+8,184 mi
- 20/10/2008103,592 mi+9,618 mi
- 30/10/2009111,163 mi+7,571 mi
- 05/10/2010116,694 mi+5,531 mi
- 07/10/2011121,292 mi+4,598 mi
- 07/10/2011121,298 mi+6 mi
- 25/10/2012127,400 mi+6,102 mi
- 30/10/2012127,474 mi+74 mi
- 15/10/2013130,658 mi+3,184 mi
- 01/08/2014130,663 mi+5 mi
- 05/08/2014130,672 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,857 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
N510 CMP MOT History
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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