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M30 DMX

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,250 mi
Last recorded95,250 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 DMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 95,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,213 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 91,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,064 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2022 86,278 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,786 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,126 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2012 50,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 50,838 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,608 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,853 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,778 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,864 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 33,729 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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M30 DMX is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M30 DMX, 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 M30 DMX registered?

M30 DMX is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is M30 DMX safe to buy?

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