1996 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · UIA 8049
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15/11/1996. Recorded mileage 109,051 miles. MOT valid until 17/01/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2494cc
UIA 8049 Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 109,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (51 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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UIA 8049 Mileage History
- 06/10/200550,517 mi
- 06/10/200655,645 mi+5,128 mi
- 05/10/200762,458 mi+6,813 mi
- 07/10/200867,546 mi+5,088 mi
- 09/10/200867,546 mi
- 07/10/200969,501 mi+1,955 mi
- 30/09/201072,452 mi+2,951 mi
- 28/09/201175,232 mi+2,780 mi
- 28/09/201278,356 mi+3,124 mi
- 28/09/201278,536 mi+180 mi
- 17/09/201381,470 mi+2,934 mi
- 18/09/201381,477 mi+7 mi
- 15/09/201484,552 mi+3,075 mi
- 24/09/201587,998 mi+3,446 mi
- 27/09/201690,810 mi+2,812 mi
- 27/09/201690,810 mi
- 06/11/201792,735 mi+1,925 mi
- 07/11/201792,735 mi
- 05/11/201894,064 mi+1,329 mi
- 29/10/201995,148 mi+1,084 mi
- 21/10/202095,775 mi+627 mi
- 02/11/202095,790 mi+15 mi
- 25/05/202295,878 mi+88 mi
- 25/05/202295,878 mi
- 10/01/2024102,497 mi+6,619 mi
- 18/01/2024102,656 mi+159 mi
- 18/01/2025103,896 mi+1,240 mi
- 08/01/2026109,051 mi+5,155 mi
- 08/01/2026109,051 mi
Average of roughly 2,890 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
UIA 8049 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (UIA 8049) between October 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (51 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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