1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · N565 AWP
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 183,457 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2793cc
N565 AWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 183,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N565 AWP Mileage History
- 15/07/2024181,425 mi
- 15/07/2024181,425 mi
- 31/07/2025182,403 mi+978 mi
- 27/07/2026183,457 mi+1,054 mi
- 27/07/2026183,457 mi
Average of roughly 1,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N565 AWP 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 (N565 AWP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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