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HMM 14

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,680 mi
Last recorded65,680 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMM 14
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,680 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 65,451 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 64,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,291 miles

Oil leak at rear diff

Fail 19 Jul 2022 64,289 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak at rear diff

Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,207 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/r19 tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 57,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/r19 tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,716 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,184 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,638 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,161 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 34,565 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,444 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 29,444 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres feathered on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2010 24,639 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 24,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,518 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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HMM 14 is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HMM 14, 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 HMM 14 registered?

HMM 14 is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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