1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · P803 AWW
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12/08/1996. Recorded mileage 92,959 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,959 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
P803 AWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 92,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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.
P803 AWW Mileage History
- 30/10/202191,259 mi
- 14/11/202291,677 mi+418 mi
- 23/11/202291,695 mi+18 mi
- 28/09/202392,728 mi+1,033 mi
- 25/09/202492,959 mi+231 mi
Average of roughly 585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P803 AWW 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 (P803 AWW) between October 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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