1996 BMW 318 IS 1.9L Petrol · P68 OWR
1996 BMW 318 IS (1.9L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 68,114 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 318 IS
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P68 OWR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 68,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P68 OWR Mileage History
- 30/08/202367,959 mi
- 17/06/202668,096 mi+137 mi
- 16/07/202668,114 mi+18 mi
- 16/07/202668,114 mi
Average of roughly 54 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P68 OWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 318 Is (P68 OWR) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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