2006 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · EN55 FOU
2006 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 10/02/2006. Recorded mileage 89,274 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 3246cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
EN55 FOU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 89,274 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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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.
EN55 FOU Mileage History
- 17/03/202281,355 mi
- 29/04/202384,842 mi+3,487 mi
- 22/04/202486,519 mi+1,677 mi
- 23/04/202589,274 mi+2,755 mi
Average of roughly 2,554 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EN55 FOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW M3 (EN55 FOU) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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