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2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,732 mi
Last recorded51,732 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration46 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 51,732 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 50,026 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,645 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 41,967 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,708 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,455 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,556 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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46 BMW is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 46 BMW, 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 46 BMW registered?

46 BMW is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is 46 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 46 BMW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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