Official DVLA Record

1996 BMW 5 Series 2.8L Petrol · P420 CEC

P420 CEC

1996 BMW 5 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 112,475 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 02/09/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
112,475 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/09/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
2793cc

P420 CEC Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2023
  • 112,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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P420 CEC Mileage History

  1. 06/06/2022109,631 mi
  2. 10/07/2023111,494 mi+1,863 mi
  3. 02/09/2023112,374 mi+880 mi
  4. 04/09/2023112,475 mi+101 mi

Average of roughly 2,283 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P420 CEC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Sept 2026, 17:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 5 Series (P420 CEC) between June 2022 and September 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 September 2023 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front/rear (0.1 (d))”; “Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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