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M300 DRY

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,848 mi
Last recorded113,848 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 DRY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 113,848 miles

pad light on in yellow

tyre light on in yellow

Pass 22 Apr 2025 113,646 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 113,646 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 113,360 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 112,064 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 108,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 103,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 87,734 miles

Offside Front ride height sensor link broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 87,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front ride height sensor link broken

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 73,066 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 58,513 miles

rear tyres feathering edges

Fail 5 May 2015 58,512 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres feathering edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 48,584 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 48,563 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,690 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,392 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 37,790 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 31,345 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M300 DRY is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M300 DRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M300 DRY registered?

M300 DRY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is M300 DRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 DRY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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