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M9 BHN

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,926 mi
Last recorded115,926 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 BHN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 115,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 112,398 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 108,477 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,484 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 103,484 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,392 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 90,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 82,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,941 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 75,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 70,007 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 70,007 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,825 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

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

Fail 20 May 2016 60,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 May 2015 56,836 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 54,349 miles

Oil leak from diff

Pass 18 May 2013 52,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 49,514 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,774 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,343 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 19 May 2009 28,213 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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M9 BHN is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M9 BHN, 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 M9 BHN registered?

M9 BHN is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is M9 BHN safe to buy?

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