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M3 JNV

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,844 mi
Last recorded121,844 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 121,844 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 Sep 2024 118,473 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,606 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,877 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 109,757 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 106,317 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2019 106,306 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,294 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,420 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,010 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,216 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,371 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 3 Jun 2013 74,695 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 68,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 68,625 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 62,541 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 62,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,388 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,094 miles

warning light on dash

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 JNV 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 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JNV, 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 JNV registered?

M3 JNV is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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