1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · N5 LWV
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 128,114 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,114 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
N5 LWV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 128,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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N5 LWV Mileage History
- 10/10/2022121,753 mi
- 19/01/2023121,809 mi+56 mi
- 14/04/2025128,114 mi+6,305 mi
Average of roughly 2,533 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N5 LWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N5 LWV) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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