1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · N8 PLR
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 12/01/1996. Recorded mileage 40,223 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2793cc
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N8 PLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 40,223 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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N8 PLR Mileage History
- 19/04/202239,844 mi
- 07/06/202339,909 mi+65 mi
- 07/06/202339,909 mi
- 16/05/202440,104 mi+195 mi
- 29/05/202540,223 mi+119 mi
Average of roughly 122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N8 PLR 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 (N8 PLR) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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