2006 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 POC
2006 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2006. Recorded mileage 84,237 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 3246cc
M3 POC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2018
- 84,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
M3 POC Mileage History
- 16/04/200925,491 mi
- 20/04/201029,351 mi+3,860 mi
- 29/04/201029,364 mi+13 mi
- 19/04/201134,355 mi+4,991 mi
- 24/04/201238,054 mi+3,699 mi
- 31/05/201345,118 mi+7,064 mi
- 28/08/201459,612 mi+14,494 mi
- 22/07/201777,252 mi+17,640 mi
- 01/08/201884,229 mi+6,977 mi
- 03/08/201884,237 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6,318 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
M3 POC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW M3 (M3 POC) between April 2009 and August 2018.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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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