1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P377 CJF
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13/11/1996. Recorded mileage 165,934 miles. MOT valid until 23/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,934 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
P377 CJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 165,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P377 CJF Mileage History
- 25/06/2024165,076 mi
- 27/05/2025165,349 mi+273 mi
- 05/06/2025165,373 mi+24 mi
- 08/07/2026165,905 mi+532 mi
- 25/08/2026165,934 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P377 CJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P377 CJF) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Side repeater incorrect colour and lens cover missing (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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