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AO06 FJJ

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,727 mi
Last recorded82,727 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 FJJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 82,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Jun 2025 79,844 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 79,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 76,608 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 71,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 71,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,889 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamps missing replace asap (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,057 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective replace ASAP (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,801 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,564 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,567 miles

Tyre valves perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Both tyres slightly worn on shoulders

Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Both tyres slightly worn on shoulders

Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,080 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished at base.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,150 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 50,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,590 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,123 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,057 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,153 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,529 miles

rear reg plate lens missing

Pass 8 Jul 2008

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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AO06 FJJ is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue 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 AO06 FJJ, 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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AO06 FJJ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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