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CH06 TAY

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,387 mi
Last recorded67,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH06 TAY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,028 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 65,022 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,371 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 62,371 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 May 2020 59,688 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 57,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,398 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,466 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,488 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,149 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 31,716 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,438 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 21,433 miles

Nearside 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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CH06 TAY is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CH06 TAY, 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 CH06 TAY registered?

CH06 TAY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is CH06 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH06 TAY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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