1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M30 HMA
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 8,072 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,072 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
M30 HMA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2021
- 8,072 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.
M30 HMA Mileage History
- 18/06/20187,882 mi
- 20/06/20197,923 mi+41 mi
- 26/07/20218,024 mi+101 mi
- 05/08/20218,072 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 61 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M30 HMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (M30 HMA) between June 2018 and August 2021.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M3
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