1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · N51 CBL
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 66,675 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,675 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
N51 CBL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 66,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
N51 CBL MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (N51 CBL) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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