1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P276 MLC
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 194,241 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1796cc
P276 MLC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2014
- 194,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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P276 MLC Mileage History
- 23/10/2006144,854 mi
- 30/10/2006144,865 mi+11 mi
- 13/10/2007150,663 mi+5,798 mi
- 24/10/2008157,654 mi+6,991 mi
- 24/10/2008157,654 mi
- 20/10/2009163,339 mi+5,685 mi
- 13/10/2010168,256 mi+4,917 mi
- 10/10/2011173,191 mi+4,935 mi
- 24/10/2012178,133 mi+4,942 mi
- 24/10/2012178,137 mi+4 mi
- 01/10/2013182,486 mi+4,349 mi
- 03/11/2014194,192 mi+11,706 mi
- 14/11/2014194,241 mi+49 mi
- 14/11/2014194,241 mi
Average of roughly 6,127 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
P276 MLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P276 MLC) between October 2006 and November 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”.
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