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PE56 MFZ

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,427 mi
Last recorded95,427 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 MFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 95,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,812 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,317 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise tyre warning light on dash

exhaust centre section ns & os lower bolts missing

exhaust centre/tail section flange corroded

slight play in os steering rack

sweat from rear diff

Fail 4 Jul 2023 85,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise tyre warning light on dash

exhaust centre section ns & os lower bolts missing

exhaust centre/tail section flange corroded

slight play in os steering rack

sweat from rear diff

Pass 29 Jun 2022 79,264 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box flange corroded

exhaust centre pipe bolt missing

Fail 28 Jun 2022 79,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge has cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box flange corroded

exhaust centre pipe bolt missing

Pass 26 Jul 2021 70,953 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 70,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,187 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUT TO SIDE WALL

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,775 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 60,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,425 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 52,425 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,233 miles

Cut on outer wall of N/S/F tyre (not into cord)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 46,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Cut on outer wall of N/S/F tyre (not into cord)

Pass 21 May 2016 39,043 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 39,040 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,239 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 29,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,692 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 26,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 24,160 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,975 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 17,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 14,562 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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PE56 MFZ 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 68%.

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 PE56 MFZ, 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 PE56 MFZ registered?

PE56 MFZ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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