1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · N301 JBK
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28/06/1996. Recorded mileage 108,174 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3201cc
N301 JBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 108,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
N301 JBK Mileage History
- 05/05/2022105,567 mi
- 30/05/2022105,568 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/2024106,458 mi+890 mi
- 28/05/2024106,459 mi+1 mi
- 16/05/2025108,174 mi+1,715 mi
Average of roughly 860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N301 JBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (N301 JBK) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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