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ECZ 120

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,345 mi
Last recorded111,345 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 120
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 111,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 102,430 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 101,414 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 101,081 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 100,055 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,231 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,345 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 94,071 miles

Fuel cap rubber perished and split but still sealing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp rusty and fractured but not leaking gasses

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smeering slightly

Fail 6 May 2016 94,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap rubber perished and split but still sealing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp rusty and fractured but not leaking gasses

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smeering slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,883 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 17 Oct 2014 84,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,178 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet safety catch stiff

Fail 24 Oct 2012 70,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 61,115 miles

Slight play osf track control arm

Fail 4 Mar 2011 61,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight play at offside rack arm

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,852 miles

Exhaust backbox flange join cracked

Front brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,178 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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ECZ 120 is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 58,458 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECZ 120, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ECZ 120 registered?

ECZ 120 is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is ECZ 120 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 120 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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