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M3 FVE

2006 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 104,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 102,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 102,060 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,158 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 92,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,968 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,678 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 82,627 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 78,733 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 75,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,566 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 71,557 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,503 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,361 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 60,047 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,047 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,040 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 FVE is a 2006 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FVE, 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 M3 FVE registered?

M3 FVE is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is M3 FVE safe to buy?

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