1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · P738 TFR
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 120,346 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,346 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
P738 TFR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2007
- 120,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 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.
P738 TFR Mileage History
- 11/09/2006113,332 mi
- 30/10/2007120,320 mi+6,988 mi
- 21/12/2007120,346 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 5,500 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P738 TFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW M3 (P738 TFR) between September 2006 and December 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 December 2007 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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