1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P305 AFE
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11/09/1996. Recorded mileage 78,866 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,866 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
P305 AFE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2022
- 78,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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P305 AFE Mileage History
- 03/08/202278,866 mi
- 03/08/202278,866 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P305 AFE 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 (P305 AFE) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2022 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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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