2006 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · WP06 KTC
2006 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 15/06/2006. Recorded mileage 75,785 miles. MOT valid until 28/06/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 3246cc
WP06 KTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 75,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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.
WP06 KTC Mileage History
- 26/06/202473,440 mi
- 27/06/202473,446 mi+6 mi
- 26/06/202575,700 mi+2,254 mi
- 26/06/202575,700 mi
- 30/06/202675,785 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 1,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WP06 KTC 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 (WP06 KTC) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle SLOW TO REACT. (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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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