1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 VOU
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 149,754 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,754 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
M3 VOU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 149,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
M3 VOU Mileage History
- 17/05/2023149,360 mi
- 10/05/2024149,754 mi+394 mi
Average of roughly 401 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
M3 VOU MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (M3 VOU) between May 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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