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A55 HDR

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,658 mi
Last recorded130,658 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA55 HDR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 130,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 129,103 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 126,517 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 123,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 122,149 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 121,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,603 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,437 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,685 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer

Pass 17 Dec 2016 103,364 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 101,754 miles

Child seat fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 10,010 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 97,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,819 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,298 miles

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

front brake disc's worn advise

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,914 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Oct 2009 40,079 miles

Hand brake travel to high advise adjustment

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R Exhaust back box support rubber split

O/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge and has a nail in tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,079 miles

Hand brake travel to high advise adjustment

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R Exhaust back box support rubber split

O/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge and has a nail in tread

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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A55 HDR is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A55 HDR, 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

How do I check the history of A55 HDR?

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What year was A55 HDR registered?

A55 HDR is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is A55 HDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A55 HDR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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