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CT55 OCR

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,993 mi
Last recorded81,993 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 OCR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 81,993 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 81,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 81,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 81,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 80,367 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,127 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 1 Apr 2016 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges

plastic under trays fitted affecting full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2014 62,963 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,739 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 59,738 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,134 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,098 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 35,098 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,341 miles

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

Offside 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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CT55 OCR is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CT55 OCR, 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 CT55 OCR registered?

CT55 OCR is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is CT55 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 OCR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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