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M33 VRT

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,344 mi
Last recorded72,344 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 VRT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,344 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rears and both side fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 69,602 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on pipe to hose near arm (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 68,186 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules corroded rears more than front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side front tyre treads lumpy and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left hand front metal pipe corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis pipe to left hand rear hose corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 67,366 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at brake hose connection slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis pipe at hose connection slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side front tyre treads lumpy on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 67,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Badly broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer rose joint worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis pipe at rear hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyre inner treads very lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to hose near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 65,210 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to hose near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,200 miles

brake warning light on

corrosion on rear discs

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2017 61,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light on

corrosion on rear discs

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 56,901 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,863 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,031 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 48,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,265 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outter side wall

Fail 4 Mar 2009 20,265 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outter side wall

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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M33 VRT 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 70%.

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 M33 VRT, 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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M33 VRT is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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