The road tax status for P178 DPG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P178 DPG?

The MOT for P178 DPG is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P178 DPG?

The recorded mileage for P178 DPG is 191,595 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P178 DPG ULEZ compliant?

No, P178 DPG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1996 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P178 DPG

P178 DPG

1996 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07/11/1996. Recorded mileage 191,595 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 15/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 191,595 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 191,595 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1996
Engine: 2494cc

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P178 DPG Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
191,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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P178 DPG Mileage History

03/10/2022160,690 mi
17/10/2022160,708 mi+18 mi
30/09/2023178,872 mi+18,164 mi
01/10/2024186,365 mi+7,493 mi
20/09/2025191,595 mi+5,230 mi

Average of roughly 10,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P178 DPG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 04:07

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P178 DPG) between October 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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