1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · P637 AKS
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 84,824 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,824 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
P637 AKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2009
- 84,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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.
P637 AKS Mileage History
- 16/09/200666,684 mi
- 03/10/200775,979 mi+9,295 mi
- 18/10/200882,312 mi+6,333 mi
- 30/10/200984,822 mi+2,510 mi
- 10/11/200984,824 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P637 AKS 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 (P637 AKS) between September 2006 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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