1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P436 TAD
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 102,215 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,215 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
P436 TAD Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/03/2010
- 102,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P436 TAD Mileage History
- 02/11/200589,239 mi
- 04/11/200589,239 mi
- 21/11/200694,236 mi+4,997 mi
- 21/11/200694,236 mi
- 12/03/200999,564 mi+5,328 mi
- 03/03/2010102,215 mi+2,651 mi
- 03/03/2010102,215 mi
Average of roughly 2,996 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P436 TAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P436 TAD) between November 2005 and March 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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