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SV06 JVR

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,773 mi
Last recorded80,773 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 JVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,397 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 80,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 78,309 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 78,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 75,399 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 69,993 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 66,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 62,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 58,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2014 54,111 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 46,120 miles

both front tyres outer edges wearing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,947 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)

alternator belt slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,526 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 31,513 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,750 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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SV06 JVR is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SV06 JVR, 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 SV06 JVR registered?

SV06 JVR is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is SV06 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV06 JVR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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