1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · P396 HNV
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 131,785 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/01/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,785 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
P396 HNV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2021
- 131,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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: 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.
P396 HNV Mileage History
- 02/10/2006105,746 mi
- 05/10/2007111,039 mi+5,293 mi
- 20/11/2008115,454 mi+4,415 mi
- 19/11/2009121,935 mi+6,481 mi
- 09/11/2010126,987 mi+5,052 mi
- 29/06/2012129,175 mi+2,188 mi
- 25/06/2013130,037 mi+862 mi
- 24/03/2015130,933 mi+896 mi
- 09/01/2021131,785 mi+852 mi
Average of roughly 1,825 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P396 HNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (P396 HNV) between October 2006 and January 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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