1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P70 FFC
1996 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 151,199 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02/08/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,199 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
P70 FFC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2021
- 151,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P70 FFC Mileage History
- 21/04/2018150,694 mi
- 04/08/2021151,199 mi+505 mi
Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P70 FFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P70 FFC) between April 2018 and August 2021.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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