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M3 HCX

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,597 mi
Last recorded143,597 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HCX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 143,597 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 141,891 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 140,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 138,941 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 137,720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 136,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,826 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 126,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 121,677 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 114,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 101,210 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,001 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,754 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,165 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 52,165 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,560 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 47,497 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,347 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 HCX is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

M3 HCX is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is M3 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HCX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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