1996 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · RON 211Y
1996 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 18/10/1996. Recorded mileage 130,044 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,044 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
RON 211Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 130,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RON 211Y Mileage History
- 22/11/2023129,359 mi
- 19/11/2024129,706 mi+347 mi
- 25/11/2025130,042 mi+336 mi
- 09/03/2026130,044 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/2026130,044 mi
Average of roughly 295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RON 211Y 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 (RON 211Y) between November 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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