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M3 HVA

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,462 mi
Last recorded98,462 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 98,462 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 94,282 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 88,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 87,579 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 87,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,031 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,994 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 80,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,664 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,940 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,940 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 55,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,376 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 28,376 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 26,841 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,010 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 HVA 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 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 HVA, 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 HVA registered?

M3 HVA is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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