1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · B9 ROW
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 25/07/1996. Recorded mileage 59,166 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,166 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
B9 ROW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 59,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
B9 ROW Mileage History
- 23/02/202258,734 mi
- 11/08/202258,907 mi+173 mi
- 13/06/202359,065 mi+158 mi
- 18/06/202459,166 mi+101 mi
- 21/06/202459,166 mi
Average of roughly 186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B9 ROW 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 (B9 ROW) between February 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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