1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · P945 AAA
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 147,617 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P945 AAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 147,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P945 AAA 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 (P945 AAA) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”.
P945 AAA Mileage History
- 30/05/2023132,460 mi
- 01/06/2023132,461 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/2024141,232 mi+8,771 mi
- 03/11/2025147,617 mi+6,385 mi
- 17/12/2025147,617 mi
Average of roughly 5,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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