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M30 ERT

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,730 mi
Last recorded43,730 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 ERT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 43,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 43,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 42,363 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 41,991 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 41,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,593 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,931 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,319 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,123 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,419 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 26,740 miles

Front numberplated cracked (euro)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 24,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,361 miles

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)

small crack in front number plate

Pass 2 Apr 2011 16,586 miles

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)

both rear tyre inner edges starting to get low on tread

front number plate has small crack

Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,949 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 9,732 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,732 miles

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)

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 ERT is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M30 ERT, 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

How do I check the history of M30 ERT?

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What year was M30 ERT registered?

M30 ERT is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is M30 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 ERT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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