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M3 BFV

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,402 mi
Last recorded53,402 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BFV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 53,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,104 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,981 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 49,856 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 49,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,809 miles

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 11 Nov 2020 47,981 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 47,060 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 47,060 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 46,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 45,374 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 44,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,992 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 41,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 40,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,189 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,934 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,205 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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M3 BFV is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M3 BFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 BFV registered?

M3 BFV is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is M3 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BFV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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