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M3 POC

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,237 mi
Last recorded84,237 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 POC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,237 miles

Offside Front link to headlamp leveller fractured / headlamp aim adjusted to be correct

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

trims and covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 84,229 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front link to headlamp leveller fractured / headlamp aim adjusted to be correct

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,252 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,612 miles

Advise: windscreen has crack on nearside

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

Pass 31 May 2013 45,118 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,355 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,364 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 29,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,491 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 POC is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 POC, 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 POC registered?

M3 POC is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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