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2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,675 mi
Last recorded65,675 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 BB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 65,675 miles

underneath the vehicle building surface corrosions

Pass 20 Mar 2025 65,672 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 65,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 65,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 65,437 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 65,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,116 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 65,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 60,792 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 60,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,802 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,793 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture.

Offside Front Rose joint has play.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 48,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture.

Offside Front Rose joint has play.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,167 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,799 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 33,795 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,137 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 29,886 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,089 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 28,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,246 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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18 BB is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 18 BB, 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 18 BB registered?

18 BB is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is 18 BB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 BB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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