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PH 187

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,234 mi
Last recorded82,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH 187
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,234 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,355 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 78,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 73,318 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2023 73,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2022 66,275 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,584 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2020 54,712 miles

off side front tyre inner side wall damaged

pulley belt perished (air con pump)

Pass 30 May 2019 54,584 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 54,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 52,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhuast deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,801 miles

rear exhuast clamps deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,610 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 28,449 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,419 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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PH 187 is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PH 187, 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 PH 187 registered?

PH 187 is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is PH 187 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH 187 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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