1996 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · P196 AFG
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 133,443 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
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P196 AFG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2025
- 133,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P196 AFG Mileage History
- 01/09/2024131,394 mi
- 03/08/2025133,443 mi+2,049 mi
Average of roughly 2,227 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P196 AFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P196 AFG) between September 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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