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CS04 BMW

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,351 mi
Last recorded78,351 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS04 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 78,351 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,524 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 76,641 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,559 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,858 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,408 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,589 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,324 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,047 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,836 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 25,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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CS04 BMW is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CS04 BMW, 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 CS04 BMW registered?

CS04 BMW is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is CS04 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS04 BMW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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