1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P387 HNT
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 115,347 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P387 HNT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 115,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P387 HNT Mileage History
- 31/05/2006111,765 mi
- 01/06/2006111,765 mi
- 24/05/2007114,181 mi+2,416 mi
- 29/05/2008114,706 mi+525 mi
- 02/06/2009114,751 mi+45 mi
- 26/05/2010114,769 mi+18 mi
- 26/05/2011114,837 mi+68 mi
- 30/05/2012114,683 mi-154 mi
- 25/06/2013114,875 mi+192 mi
- 28/06/2014114,975 mi+100 mi
- 26/06/2015115,036 mi+61 mi
- 25/07/2016115,055 mi+19 mi
- 25/07/2016115,055 mi
- 27/07/2017115,132 mi+77 mi
- 27/07/2017115,132 mi
- 26/07/2018115,163 mi+31 mi
- 18/09/2019115,205 mi+42 mi
- 19/09/2019115,205 mi
- 17/09/2020115,226 mi+21 mi
- 21/09/2020115,226 mi
- 30/07/2021115,250 mi+24 mi
- 03/10/2022115,293 mi+43 mi
- 21/07/2026115,319 mi+26 mi
- 30/07/2026115,341 mi+22 mi
- 07/08/2026115,347 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 177 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P387 HNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P387 HNT) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Suspension (29 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 112 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Central Fuel pipe leaking next to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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