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GVE 1

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,970 mi
Last recorded34,970 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVE 1
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 34,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 33,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 33,118 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 33,118 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 32,702 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 31,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 31,043 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 31,043 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 30,242 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 28,793 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 22,807 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 22,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre tread,s close to limit

Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,651 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 19,147 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 17,962 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 16,967 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 16,967 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,282 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 16,281 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has cuts

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,552 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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GVE 1 is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GVE 1, 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 GVE 1 registered?

GVE 1 is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GVE 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVE 1 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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