1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P417 DFP
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 142,338 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2793cc
P417 DFP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2008
- 142,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P417 DFP Mileage History
- 13/04/2006131,643 mi
- 16/04/2007137,978 mi+6,335 mi
- 23/05/2008142,338 mi+4,360 mi
Average of roughly 5,068 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P417 DFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P417 DFP) between April 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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