1996 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P273 DDC
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 163,741 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2494cc
P273 DDC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2024
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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P273 DDC Mileage History
- 30/09/2021159,204 mi
- 13/10/2022163,741 mi+4,537 mi
- 13/10/2022163,741 mi
Average of roughly 4,381 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P273 DDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P273 DDC) between September 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2024 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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