Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid
No Recalls

2006 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 VXO

M3 VXO

2006 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2006. Recorded mileage 117,894 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2006 · Manchester
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 08/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
117,894 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2006
Engine
3246cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents as mechanically sound with no defects recorded in the most recent MOT test on 2025-10-10 at 117,894 miles. The consistent passing of each test over the past five years indicates a stable maintenance regime. The absence of advisories or failed items in the last three tests demonstrates reliable upkeep. However, the lack of any recorded issues does not confirm the absence of latent mechanical concerns. The mileage progression reveals a notably low annual average of approximately 5,895 miles over the vehicle’s 20-year lifespan. The most significant increase occurred between 2021-02-19 and 2022-04-19, where the odometer climbed from 105,443 to 108,194 miles over a 14-month period. Subsequent tests show minimal incremental growth, suggesting extended periods of limited use or prolonged storage. The sparse data points between 2021 and 2025 indicate a lack of regular service intervals, despite the vehicle’s low usage rate. The only defect noted in the history was a rear tyre wearing close to legal limits in February 2021. This suggests the previous owner may have delayed replacement or overlooked routine inspection. No further tyre-related issues appeared in subsequent tests, but buyers should verify current tread depth and alignment. Suspension components, particularly rear coil springs and bushes, should be inspected for signs of wear or corrosion. Brake systems, including rear disc condition and caliper operation, merit attention given their importance in vehicle control. Structural integrity and exhaust system corrosion should also be verified due to the vehicle’s age and mileage profile.

M3 VXO Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
  • 117,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✓ No outstanding recalls
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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Reliability & Known Issues

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 VXO Mileage History

  1. 19/04/2022108,194 mi
  2. 12/06/2023109,719 mi+1,525 mi
  3. 19/07/2024114,711 mi+4,992 mi
  4. 10/10/2025117,894 mi+3,183 mi

Average of roughly 2,790 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

M3 VXO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Jun 2026, 16:46
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW M3 (M3 VXO) between April 2022 and October 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.

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ADVISORY