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M31 HSB

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,368 mi
Last recorded81,368 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 HSB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 81,368 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 80,483 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 79,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 79,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 78,132 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 76,822 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,447 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,887 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 46,751 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,713 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 40,225 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,686 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,701 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 35,701 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,827 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,973 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,918 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 21,019 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 21,019 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M31 HSB 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 M31 HSB, 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 M31 HSB registered?

M31 HSB is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is M31 HSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 HSB 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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