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RO06 HVH

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,962 mi
Last recorded113,962 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 HVH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 113,962 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 111,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 108,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,781 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 106,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 255/35/18 bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 cracking on inner side wall just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure light present

Fail 5 Mar 2020 102,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 cracking on inner side wall just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure light present

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,257 miles

rear silencer securing clamps corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 97,088 miles

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

rear silencer securing clamps corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,912 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 91,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,001 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,735 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,406 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 56,406 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,070 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 44,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,806 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,261 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,532 miles

both front tyres cut in outer sidewalls

unab le to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 26 Mar 2009 34,530 miles

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

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

both front tyres cut in outer sidewalls

unab le to view rear coil springs fully

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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RO06 HVH is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RO06 HVH, 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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RO06 HVH is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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