1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P902 HMO
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 200,453 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,453 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
P902 HMO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2015
- 200,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 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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P902 HMO Mileage History
- 02/11/2006112,547 mi
- 06/11/2006112,598 mi+51 mi
- 07/11/2007121,333 mi+8,735 mi
- 07/11/2008129,554 mi+8,221 mi
- 07/11/2008129,564 mi+10 mi
- 13/11/2009144,813 mi+15,249 mi
- 13/11/2009144,813 mi
- 12/11/2010156,485 mi+11,672 mi
- 15/11/2010156,486 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/2011164,005 mi+7,519 mi
- 19/09/2011164,006 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/2012177,144 mi+13,138 mi
- 18/09/2012177,144 mi
- 10/10/2013187,021 mi+9,877 mi
- 11/10/2013187,022 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/2014195,195 mi+8,173 mi
- 23/10/2015200,453 mi+5,258 mi
Average of roughly 9,798 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
P902 HMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P902 HMO) between November 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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