1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · N301 JBK
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28/06/1996. Recorded mileage 108,450 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,450 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
N301 JBK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 108,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
N301 JBK Mileage History
- 10/08/200670,899 mi
- 11/08/200776,447 mi+5,548 mi
- 09/08/200882,839 mi+6,392 mi
- 03/08/200991,986 mi+9,147 mi
- 04/08/200991,987 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/201096,202 mi+4,215 mi
- 17/08/201198,474 mi+2,272 mi
- 15/08/2012100,898 mi+2,424 mi
- 16/08/2013103,235 mi+2,337 mi
- 05/05/2022105,567 mi+2,332 mi
- 30/05/2022105,568 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/2024106,458 mi+890 mi
- 28/05/2024106,459 mi+1 mi
- 16/05/2025108,174 mi+1,715 mi
- 14/05/2026108,450 mi+276 mi
Average of roughly 1,900 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
N301 JBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (N301 JBK) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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