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FE06 CVF

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,055 mi
Last recorded50,055 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 50,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 49,622 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 49,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 49,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 49,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 48,540 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system has been repaired but still adequately supported

Pass 9 May 2017 46,871 miles

small chip at offside lower area of windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,751 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 45,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,434 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,139 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 39,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,299 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 33,233 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 33,232 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2011 29,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,585 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,155 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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FE06 CVF is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FE06 CVF, 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 FE06 CVF registered?

FE06 CVF is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FE06 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 CVF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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