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M3 UVS

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,256 mi
Last recorded128,256 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 128,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 128,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 124,544 miles

slight corrosion around rear jacking points

Fail 11 Jan 2025 124,544 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight corrosion around rear jacking points

Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 119,351 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 115,633 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 111,285 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 106,907 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 101,110 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 89,885 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,486 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 79,726 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,108 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,546 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 70,327 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,413 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 UVS is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

M3 UVS is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is M3 UVS safe to buy?

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