No, P970 PHW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P970 PHW?

The MOT for P970 PHW is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 April 2014.

What is the recorded mileage of P970 PHW?

The recorded mileage for P970 PHW is 130,005 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P970 PHW ULEZ compliant?

No, P970 PHW 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

1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P970 PHW

P970 PHW

1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 130,005 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 25/04/2014
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 130,005 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 25/04/2014

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 130,005 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 2793cc

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P970 PHW Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2013
130,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P970 PHW Mileage History

17/01/200687,679 mi
17/01/200687,679 mi
16/01/200795,487 mi+7,808 mi
14/02/2008100,079 mi+4,592 mi
21/02/2008100,151 mi+72 mi
20/02/2009105,139 mi+4,988 mi
05/03/2010111,300 mi+6,161 mi
11/03/2011113,584 mi+2,284 mi
05/04/2011113,645 mi+61 mi
16/04/2012122,856 mi+9,211 mi
17/04/2012122,856 mi
26/04/2013130,005 mi+7,149 mi
26/04/2013130,005 mi

Average of roughly 5,821 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

P970 PHW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 08:26

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P970 PHW) between January 2006 and April 2013.

The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 26 April 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.

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