1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · L10 JAY
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 10/12/1996. Recorded mileage 152,802 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,802 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
L10 JAY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
- 152,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
L10 JAY Mileage History
- 01/10/2021152,726 mi
- 30/09/2022152,802 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 76 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
L10 JAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (L10 JAY) between October 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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