1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · P56 HDA
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 124,102 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P56 HDA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 124,102 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.
P56 HDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (P56 HDA) between August 2024 and March 2026.
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.
P56 HDA Mileage History
- 13/08/2024122,790 mi
- 24/03/2026124,102 mi+1,312 mi
Average of roughly 815 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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