CarVerify

Free Car Check

M3 TON

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,089 mi
Last recorded66,089 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 TON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 66,089 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 65,722 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 65,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 64,710 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamps damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,402 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamps corroded/broken

Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamps corroded/broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 57,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamps corroded/broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

t/p/m/s light on

Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,725 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low outer edge and starting to get low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres starting to get low inner and outer edges

Pass 10 May 2016 49,805 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 48,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,585 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,690 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,064 miles

o/s/r exhaust rubber splitting

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 20 Dec 2012 43,064 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r exhaust rubber splitting

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,261 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 29,257 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front jacking block missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,314 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,278 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M3 TON 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 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 M3 TON, 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 M3 TON?

You can check the full history of M3 TON by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M3 TON registered?

M3 TON is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is M3 TON safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 TON 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.

Does M3 TON have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M3 TON. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.