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AV06 AEO

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,494 mi
Last recorded101,494 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 AEO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 101,494 miles

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

Rear boot floor corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,359 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 101,307 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 101,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,418 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2016 100,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remain (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front pad sensor disconnected

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,057 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,271 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,918 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 56,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,122 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 41,122 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,002 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 36,953 miles

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

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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AV06 AEO 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 77.8%.

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 AV06 AEO, 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

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What year was AV06 AEO registered?

AV06 AEO is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is AV06 AEO safe to buy?

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