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MH06 WVZ

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,964 mi
Last recorded90,964 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 WVZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 90,964 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 90,906 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,712 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 88,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,509 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 85,509 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 May 2021 84,244 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 84,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2020 83,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 79,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 75,056 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2018 75,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2017 70,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 65,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 65,159 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 58,085 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 52,552 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,419 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 33,247 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 33,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,306 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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MH06 WVZ is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MH06 WVZ, 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 MH06 WVZ registered?

MH06 WVZ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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