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EF55 ZXN

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,774 mi
Last recorded83,774 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 83,774 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 83,370 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 82,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 82,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 81,550 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,212 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 79,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,056 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 73,335 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near side tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 68,104 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,603 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,924 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,559 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 8 Feb 2011 34,914 miles

n/s/r tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,392 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,916 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 23,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

sill covers and undertrays fitted

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully

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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EF55 ZXN is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EF55 ZXN, 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

How do I check the history of EF55 ZXN?

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What year was EF55 ZXN registered?

EF55 ZXN is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 28 January 2006.

Is EF55 ZXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 ZXN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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