2006 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · SW56 CVG
2006 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 22/12/2006. Recorded mileage 138,794 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,794 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.
SW56 CVG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 138,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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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SW56 CVG Mileage History
- 02/12/2021137,815 mi
- 09/12/2021137,818 mi+3 mi
- 05/12/2022138,794 mi+976 mi
- 05/12/2022138,794 mi
Average of roughly 971 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SW56 CVG 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 (SW56 CVG) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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