2006 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · E17 FDG
2006 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 04/04/2006. Recorded mileage 131,450 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 3246cc
E17 FDG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
- 131,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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E17 FDG Mileage History
- 12/05/2022131,219 mi
- 19/05/2022131,219 mi
- 14/10/2024131,450 mi+231 mi
Average of roughly 95 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E17 FDG 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 2006 BMW M3 (E17 FDG) between May 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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