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M30 GPR

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 83,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 83,478 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 80,235 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 76,915 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 72,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

underbody covers

when driving into the mot bay vehicle feels like has a propshaft bearing issue but covers prevent inspection correctly

Pass 9 Jun 2021 69,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 69,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 67,081 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,743 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,073 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,937 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 60,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,116 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2012 43,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,790 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection front,rear brake pads seem low ,front brake discs lipped.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 34,753 miles

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

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

Advise wheels removed brake inspection front,rear brake pads seem low ,front brake discs lipped.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

Both rear tyres close to/on the limit,strong advise.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,053 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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M30 GPR is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GPR, 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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M30 GPR is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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