£10,000 - £14,000
1996 BMW M3 Evolution
United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025 • Lot 118
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 BMW Evolution model is finished in Technoviolet metallic with grey leather and features a desirable manual gearbox and removable hardtop. Showing 80,000 miles with MOT till September next year, it comes with a comprehensive history file including a service book with 14 stamps.
Condition
7
Good history, minor wear expected.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WBSBK92090EX65174
Chassis No:
Odometer:
80,000 miles
P470HMS
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration: P470HMSVIN: WBSBK92090EX65174Mileage Showing: 80,000Transmission: ManualMOT: 29/09/2026Number of Keys: 1V5 on Site: Yes
Sought after Evolution model
Hardtop included
Large history file
Manual gearbox
First registered August 1996 by Wood In BMW of Salisbury.
Finished in highly desireable Technoviolet metallic with grey leather.
Fitted with sought after manual gearbox and optional removable hardtop.
Showing 80,000 miles and MOT till September next year.
Sold with a good sized history file including original book pack with service book containing 14 service stamps, the most recent at 76,000 miles as well as receipts for additional servicing and maintenance.
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Points of note
£8,640
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,708
Median Price (Since 2020)
£246,341
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 29 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
80,040 miles
Registration Date
1996-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 30 2025 with 80,040 miles
Passed
On Sep 20 2024 with 77,943 miles
Failed
On Aug 30 2024 with 77,943 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Sep 15 2023 with 77,941 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2022 with 77,850 miles
Passed
On Apr 23 2021 with 77,098 miles
Failed
On Apr 22 2021 with 77,097 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Passed
On Apr 23 2019 with 76,005 miles
Failed
On Apr 18 2019 with 76,004 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Passed
On Jun 05 2015 with 75,174 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- both rear ryres worn on inner edge
- fuel pipe corroded
Failed
On Jun 05 2015 with 75,174 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- both rear ryres worn on inner edge
- fuel pipe corroded
Passed
On Jun 09 2014 with 73,108 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Jun 09 2014 with 73,108 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On May 28 2013 with 68,578 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
User Entered:
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- both front brake hoses starting to perish
- both front tyres low on edges
- vehicles front brakes only just passed imbalance requirements at 22%
Failed
On May 28 2013 with 68,543 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory:
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- both front brake hoses starting to perish
- both front tyres low on edges
Passed
On May 15 2012 with 67,121 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- power steering leaking
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Failed
On May 15 2012 with 67,101 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- power steering leaking
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Passed
On Jun 08 2011 with 60,634 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Failed
On Jun 06 2011 with 60,600 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- rear exhaust security.
Passed
On Jun 02 2010 with 53,321 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded
Passed
On Mar 24 2009 with 53,223 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- fuel pipe corroded
Failed
On Mar 12 2009 with 53,221 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- fuel pipe corroded
Passed
On Jan 29 2008 with 52,023 miles
Failed
On Jan 22 2008 with 52,023 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- bad oil leak from rear axle pinion seal
Passed
On Jan 08 2007 with 50,601 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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