1996 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · P451 GKK
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 54,519 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P451 GKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 54,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P451 GKK Mileage History
- 07/03/202353,355 mi
- 15/03/202453,540 mi+185 mi
- 03/03/202553,923 mi+383 mi
- 16/03/202654,519 mi+596 mi
- 16/03/202654,519 mi
Average of roughly 385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P451 GKK 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 (P451 GKK) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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