Official DVLA Record

1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P546 JWB

P546 JWB

1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 189,869 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/03/2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/06/2011)
Recorded Mileage
189,869 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/03/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/06/2011
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1796cc

P546 JWB Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2010
  • 189,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P546 JWB Mileage History

  1. 10/08/2005160,391 mi
  2. 17/08/2005160,487 mi+96 mi
  3. 01/08/2006166,846 mi+6,359 mi
  4. 02/08/2006166,846 mi
  5. 26/07/2007176,670 mi+9,824 mi
  6. 14/07/2008180,889 mi+4,219 mi
  7. 24/09/2009187,560 mi+6,671 mi
  8. 30/03/2010189,869 mi+2,309 mi

Average of roughly 6,360 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

P546 JWB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 02:42
MOT Analysis

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

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P546 JWB) between August 2005 and March 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 30 March 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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: “Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)”; “Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”.

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