1996 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · P257 DPG
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31/10/1996. Recorded mileage 144,032 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,032 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
P257 DPG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 144,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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P257 DPG Mileage History
- 19/07/2022186,880 mi
- 30/01/2023138,895 mi-47,985 mi
- 30/07/2025144,032 mi+5,137 mi
Average of roughly -14,137 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P257 DPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P257 DPG) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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