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HV06 NBY

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,065 mi
Last recorded156,065 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 NBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 156,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 149,425 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 146,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 146,826 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 143,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 137,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Slight chip on windscreen in zone A within limits

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chalked location (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 135,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both front seat belts very slightly frayed

Front Slight chip on windscreen

Offside Rear Lower Before vehicle was jacked, there was slight play from O/S/R lower suspension arm pin and bush using shaker plates

Pass 7 Aug 2019 130,404 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 130,404 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing Buckle pulled out from under the seat (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 124,509 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,963 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 109,114 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,288 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,307 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,519 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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HV06 NBY 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 90%.

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 HV06 NBY, 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 HV06 NBY registered?

HV06 NBY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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