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EA06 JZU

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,078 mi
Last recorded58,078 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 JZU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 58,078 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 57,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 57,444 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 57,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,651 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,077 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,964 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,490 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,876 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,431 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,347 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 29,347 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 28,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 27,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 25,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

diff oil weep

Pass 6 May 2009 24,680 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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EA06 JZU is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black 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 EA06 JZU, 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 EA06 JZU registered?

EA06 JZU is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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