2006 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M30 UMO
2006 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 172,108 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M30 UMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 172,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M30 UMO 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 2006 BMW M3 (M30 UMO) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M30 UMO Mileage History
- 27/01/2022156,454 mi
- 25/01/2023160,046 mi+3,592 mi
- 17/01/2024165,339 mi+5,293 mi
- 20/01/2025169,216 mi+3,877 mi
- 28/01/2026172,108 mi+2,892 mi
Average of roughly 3,911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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- 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 CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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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