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FIL 31

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,106 mi
Last recorded47,106 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 31
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 47,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 46,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 46,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 46,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,421 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,753 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 45,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 41,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,055 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,177 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2010 23,832 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 23,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the kerbing ring of

Pass 11 Jul 2009 20,324 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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FIL 31 is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FIL 31, 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 FIL 31?

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What year was FIL 31 registered?

FIL 31 is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is FIL 31 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 31 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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