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EY06 JMX

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,924 mi
Last recorded101,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 JMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 101,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 101,133 miles

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

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

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Sep 2023 99,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,713 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 96,620 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 94,048 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 92,634 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 92,634 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,422 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 78,664 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,563 miles

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

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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EY06 JMX is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EY06 JMX, 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 EY06 JMX registered?

EY06 JMX is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EY06 JMX safe to buy?

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