1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · P20 JAW
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 113,949 miles. MOT valid until 02/03/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,949 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
P20 JAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 113,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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.
P20 JAW Mileage History
- 15/02/2023105,700 mi
- 28/02/2024108,234 mi+2,534 mi
- 03/03/2025111,758 mi+3,524 mi
- 03/03/2025111,759 mi+1 mi
- 23/02/2026113,949 mi+2,190 mi
Average of roughly 2,729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P20 JAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (P20 JAW) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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