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BG06 TNU

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,347 mi
Last recorded81,347 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 TNU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 81,347 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 80,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 80,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,652 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,095 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,280 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 66,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear brake discs worn and pitted

Offside front levelling sensor broken

Offside rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,935 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,278 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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BG06 TNU is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BG06 TNU, 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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What year was BG06 TNU registered?

BG06 TNU is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is BG06 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 TNU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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