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BA55 MBE

2006 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,057 mi
Last recorded90,057 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 MBE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,057 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 82,698 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,399 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 75,399 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,799 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 63,799 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 55,643 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 55,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 45,923 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,822 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 39,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,131 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,541 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,029 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 21,024 miles

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

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

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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BA55 MBE is a 2006 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BA55 MBE, 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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BA55 MBE is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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