1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · N802 ETW
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 16/02/1996. Recorded mileage 99,762 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,762 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
N802 ETW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2022
- 99,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N802 ETW Mileage History
- 30/01/200670,450 mi
- 27/01/200774,966 mi+4,516 mi
- 27/01/200774,966 mi
- 28/01/200879,565 mi+4,599 mi
- 10/01/200983,417 mi+3,852 mi
- 11/01/201084,651 mi+1,234 mi
- 20/01/201084,659 mi+8 mi
- 11/03/201187,518 mi+2,859 mi
- 13/03/201287,588 mi+70 mi
- 11/06/201387,590 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/201487,689 mi+99 mi
- 27/05/201589,754 mi+2,065 mi
- 15/06/201691,098 mi+1,344 mi
- 21/06/201791,971 mi+873 mi
- 11/06/201892,328 mi+357 mi
- 20/06/201992,498 mi+170 mi
- 04/06/202093,719 mi+1,221 mi
- 08/07/202197,244 mi+3,525 mi
- 08/07/202299,762 mi+2,518 mi
Average of roughly 1,783 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
N802 ETW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N802 ETW) between January 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2022 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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