1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · N562 CML
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 113,043 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N562 CML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 113,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N562 CML 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 (N562 CML) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
N562 CML Mileage History
- 15/07/2024109,035 mi
- 16/07/2025110,369 mi+1,334 mi
- 16/07/2025110,369 mi
- 30/07/2026113,016 mi+2,647 mi
- 06/08/2026113,043 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 1,947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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