1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P486 JPX
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 106,173 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P486 JPX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2024
- 106,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P486 JPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P486 JPX) between July 2006 and March 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
P486 JPX Mileage History
- 28/07/200659,646 mi
- 01/08/200766,445 mi+6,799 mi
- 27/08/200875,551 mi+9,106 mi
- 27/08/200875,551 mi
- 06/08/200983,829 mi+8,278 mi
- 05/08/201088,815 mi+4,986 mi
- 30/07/201192,676 mi+3,861 mi
- 01/08/201192,676 mi
- 12/10/201298,394 mi+5,718 mi
- 10/10/2013100,571 mi+2,177 mi
- 10/10/2013100,571 mi
- 08/10/2014100,947 mi+376 mi
- 08/10/2014100,947 mi
- 23/09/2015101,491 mi+544 mi
- 23/09/2015101,491 mi
- 04/03/2023101,506 mi+15 mi
- 05/03/2024106,173 mi+4,667 mi
Average of roughly 2,643 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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