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M3 VXK

2006 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,629 mi
Last recorded59,629 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 59,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 59,477 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 59,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 58,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 57,631 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a cut not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,229 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,561 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 39,882 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Sep 2013 35,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise nsf tyre has cut to inside sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,090 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 27,090 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,968 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,044 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,658 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 16,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VXK is a 2006 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 VXK, 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

How do I check the history of M3 VXK?

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What year was M3 VXK registered?

M3 VXK is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is M3 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VXK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 VXK have outstanding finance?

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