1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · N580 AAO
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 15/03/1996. Recorded mileage 202,290 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,290 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
N580 AAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 202,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
N580 AAO Mileage History
- 09/03/2023202,266 mi
- 12/06/2024202,285 mi+19 mi
- 12/06/2024202,285 mi
- 29/05/2025202,290 mi+5 mi
- 29/05/2025202,290 mi
Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N580 AAO 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 (N580 AAO) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Common Problems: BMW M3
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