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M3 EHF

2006 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,493 mi
Last recorded38,493 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 38,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,454 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 38,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 37,849 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 36,217 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,603 miles

covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,961 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 32,954 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,770 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 28,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,103 miles

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 11 Apr 2016 25,163 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,409 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,181 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 20,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 19,068 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,527 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 EHF is a 2006 BMW M3 in Red 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 M3 EHF, 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 EHF registered?

M3 EHF is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is M3 EHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 EHF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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