1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P594 DVO
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 119,916 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,916 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
P594 DVO Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2008
- 119,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 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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P594 DVO Mileage History
- 12/12/2006102,462 mi
- 14/12/2006102,481 mi+19 mi
- 22/11/2007107,057 mi+4,576 mi
- 22/11/2007107,057 mi
- 13/12/2008119,916 mi+12,859 mi
- 13/12/2008119,916 mi
Average of roughly 8,711 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P594 DVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P594 DVO) between December 2006 and December 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2008 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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