1996 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · P62 BPD
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 101,994 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/05/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
P62 BPD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2019
- 101,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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P62 BPD Mileage History
- 11/03/200662,703 mi
- 12/03/200768,367 mi+5,664 mi
- 12/03/200879,262 mi+10,895 mi
- 14/03/200879,262 mi
- 03/03/200986,744 mi+7,482 mi
- 09/03/200986,744 mi
- 15/03/201093,029 mi+6,285 mi
- 15/03/201093,029 mi
- 07/03/201195,620 mi+2,591 mi
- 09/08/201398,783 mi+3,163 mi
- 22/10/201498,789 mi+6 mi
- 30/03/2019101,994 mi+3,205 mi
- 03/04/2019101,994 mi
Average of roughly 3,008 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
P62 BPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P62 BPD) between March 2006 and April 2019.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2019 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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