1996 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · P268 FNA
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 139,520 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/05/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1596cc
P268 FNA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/05/2010
- 139,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 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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P268 FNA Mileage History
- 11/07/2005106,251 mi
- 02/05/2006112,448 mi+6,197 mi
- 02/05/2006112,448 mi
- 10/05/2007116,456 mi+4,008 mi
- 12/05/2007116,612 mi+156 mi
- 02/05/2008130,531 mi+13,919 mi
- 12/05/2009137,003 mi+6,472 mi
- 13/05/2009137,011 mi+8 mi
- 25/05/2010139,520 mi+2,509 mi
- 25/05/2010139,520 mi
Average of roughly 6,830 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P268 FNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P268 FNA) between July 2005 and May 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
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