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AO56 MRV

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,703 mi
Last recorded43,703 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 MRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 43,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,005 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,574 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 32,542 miles

engine oil leak

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,670 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Rear discs heavily pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2012 25,670 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs heavily pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,627 miles

rear brake discs corrded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,228 miles

Rear Disc's Pitting

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,509 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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AO56 MRV is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO56 MRV, 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 AO56 MRV registered?

AO56 MRV is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is AO56 MRV safe to buy?

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