1996 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · P366 NAH
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 212,661 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2498cc
P366 NAH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2011
- 212,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P366 NAH Mileage History
- 31/08/2005149,833 mi
- 07/09/2005150,264 mi+431 mi
- 05/09/2006161,245 mi+10,981 mi
- 06/09/2006161,246 mi+1 mi
- 29/08/2007174,462 mi+13,216 mi
- 29/08/2007174,462 mi
- 14/03/2008180,008 mi+5,546 mi
- 14/03/2008180,008 mi
- 05/03/2009190,902 mi+10,894 mi
- 11/03/2009191,274 mi+372 mi
- 30/03/2010200,364 mi+9,090 mi
- 04/03/2011212,661 mi+12,297 mi
- 04/03/2011212,661 mi
Average of roughly 11,412 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
P366 NAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P366 NAH) between August 2005 and March 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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