Current Bid: £7,500
1996 BMW M3 Evolution (E36)
United Kingdom • 9 Apr 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 BMW M3 Evolution has the desirable Techno Violet paint. It presents well mechanically, though the listing mentions some age-related cosmetic wear and the air conditioning is not working.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, reconditioning required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WBSBG92030EA88157
Chassis No:
Odometer:
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[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Evolution edition of the M3 is one of the highest performance E36 M3 produced.
The 17-inch double-spoke style-24M alloy wheels show light rim scuffs and while they could be improved by a refurb, they're still presentable with a good sheen as pictured.
A new BMW centre cap finisher will be needed for the nearside rear alloy.
The tyres are mixed brands; a combination of Goodyear and Avon up front and a pair of Sailun’s on the rear.
All but the front offside tyre are over 10 years old and display legal tread.
The exterior has a handful of panel blemishes on both nearside arches and there is corrosion on the nearside rear arch.
Overall the body panels are flush to the body, with even shut lines.
The aluminium passenger doors open and close with no issues.
The car's structure looks positive, with the engine bay, boot floor and wheel wells looking solid.
The floor pan is in a good state, with some signs of age in places.
Some of the underside plastic liners show scuffs and ...
Points of note
£8,640
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,716
Median Price (Since 2020)
£246,341
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 15 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
93,704 miles
Registration Date
1996-03-22
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 16 2024 with 93,704 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- surface rust
Passed
On May 27 2023 with 93,578 miles
Passed
On Jul 27 2021 with 93,400 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- dif seal leaking
Passed
On May 27 2020 with 93,311 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear dif seal leaking
Passed
On May 16 2015 with 92,643 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On May 16 2015 with 92,643 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 18 2014 with 91,198 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Mar 28 2013 with 90,407 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Mar 23 2012 with 89,278 miles
Failed
On Mar 23 2012 with 89,269 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- water and oil leak
Passed
On Mar 26 2011 with 87,236 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed
On Mar 26 2011 with 87,236 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Mar 26 2010 with 86,040 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Jan 30 2009 with 84,307 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- o/s & n/s antiroll bar link bottom ball joint gaitors split
Passed
On Nov 30 2007 with 29,083 miles
Failed
On Nov 30 2007 with 29,083 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Passed
On Sep 25 2006 with 78,075 miles
Failed
On Sep 25 2006 with 78,075 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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