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ALZ 4943

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,275 mi
Last recorded89,275 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4943
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 89,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,187 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 87,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 86,249 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 85,586 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,224 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,912 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,996 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,351 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,508 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,888 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,514 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,446 miles

knock from o/s/inner steering rack area

rear brake discs coroded

rear tyre depths 3mm

Fail 1 Sep 2010 44,446 miles

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

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

knock from o/s/inner steering rack area

rear brake discs coroded

rear tyre depths 3mm

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,063 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,063 miles

front tyres bald on edges,n/s 2 mm,o/s 3 mm wear testable

Pass 26 May 2009 39,328 miles

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)

Wiper blades smear

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,534 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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ALZ 4943 is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ALZ 4943, 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 ALZ 4943 registered?

ALZ 4943 is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is ALZ 4943 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 4943 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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