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HF06 BTZ

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,438 mi
Last recorded49,438 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 BTZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,438 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 48,691 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear diff pinion seal leaking slightly

Red TPMS light on

plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 48,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 48,212 miles

TPMS warning light on

plastic covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 48,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TPMS warning light on

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 48,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 47,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,245 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,960 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,778 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 17 Feb 2011 34,777 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,199 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 23,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges in places

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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HF06 BTZ is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HF06 BTZ, 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 HF06 BTZ registered?

HF06 BTZ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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