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M3 VXO

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,894 mi
Last recorded117,894 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 117,894 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 114,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 109,719 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 108,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 105,443 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 105,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,822 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 101,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,302 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,784 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,151 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,741 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 65,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,867 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 53,762 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,027 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,875 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,228 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 VXO 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 89.5%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

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

Is M3 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VXO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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