1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P842 AWV
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 08/10/1996. Recorded mileage 89,787 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2793cc
P842 AWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 89,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P842 AWV Mileage History
- 19/04/202388,135 mi
- 25/04/202488,837 mi+702 mi
- 25/04/202488,837 mi
- 16/04/202589,262 mi+425 mi
- 01/05/202689,787 mi+525 mi
Average of roughly 545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P842 AWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P842 AWV) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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