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M3 VGY

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,995 mi
Last recorded135,995 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 135,995 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorating

Rear both rear lens tinted

Fail 18 May 2025 135,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorating

Rear both rear lens tinted

Pass 16 May 2024 127,948 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 125,810 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 122,068 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 122,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,197 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,385 miles

offside rack boot deteriorated but not excessivly

Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,650 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 93,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 91,928 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 89,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2012 78,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 66,692 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n /s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

slight play at steering rack

Fail 19 May 2011 66,687 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n /s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

slight play at steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,845 miles

slight play detected at steering rack

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 VGY is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY registered?

M3 VGY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is M3 VGY safe to buy?

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