1996 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · N759 BVM
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 151,810 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
N759 BVM Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2009
- 151,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 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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N759 BVM Mileage History
- 31/12/2005112,269 mi
- 07/01/2006112,269 mi
- 21/12/2006138,120 mi+25,851 mi
- 21/12/2006138,120 mi
- 23/05/2008150,586 mi+12,466 mi
- 27/04/2009151,806 mi+1,220 mi
- 28/04/2009151,810 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 11,896 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
N759 BVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N759 BVM) between December 2005 and April 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2009 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 (24 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.