The road tax status for P966 HET is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P966 HET?

The MOT for P966 HET is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P966 HET?

The recorded mileage for P966 HET is 88,263 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P966 HET ULEZ compliant?

No, P966 HET does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P966 HET

P966 HET

1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 88,263 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02 Dec 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 88,263 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

2793cc

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P966 HET Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
88,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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P966 HET MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 03:10

MOT Analysis

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P966 HET) between November 2006 and November 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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: “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.

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P966 HET Mileage History

15/11/200647,709 mi
28/11/200752,000 mi+4,291 mi
28/11/200858,182 mi+6,182 mi
21/12/200961,587 mi+3,405 mi
24/11/201064,147 mi+2,560 mi
26/11/201064,147 mi
13/12/201165,919 mi+1,772 mi
17/12/201165,937 mi+18 mi
27/11/201267,414 mi+1,477 mi
19/11/201368,809 mi+1,395 mi
21/11/201470,287 mi+1,478 mi
12/11/201571,596 mi+1,309 mi
17/11/201672,996 mi+1,400 mi
09/11/201774,650 mi+1,654 mi
14/11/201774,651 mi+1 mi
13/11/201876,068 mi+1,417 mi
31/10/201977,498 mi+1,430 mi
17/11/202079,025 mi+1,527 mi
17/11/202079,025 mi
18/11/202180,273 mi+1,248 mi
23/11/202180,273 mi
30/11/202281,727 mi+1,454 mi
01/11/202382,567 mi+840 mi
25/11/202486,486 mi+3,919 mi
03/12/202486,486 mi
21/11/202588,263 mi+1,777 mi

Average of roughly 2,133 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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