1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 UAA
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 90,335 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2009.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M3 UAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/07/2008
- 90,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M3 UAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (M3 UAA) between August 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
M3 UAA Mileage History
- 11/08/200683,803 mi
- 30/07/200784,713 mi+910 mi
- 11/07/200890,335 mi+5,622 mi
- 11/07/200890,335 mi
Average of roughly 3,408 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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