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M111 GVO

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,638 mi
Last recorded56,638 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 GVO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 56,638 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 56,435 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 56,302 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,002 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,874 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,739 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,585 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 55,558 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose to brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 54,743 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,750 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,347 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,707 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,024 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,001 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,975 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,055 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 32,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,911 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 23,911 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M111 GVO is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M111 GVO, 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 M111 GVO registered?

M111 GVO is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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