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FL06 RDZ

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 RDZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,954 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 88,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 88,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,519 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,636 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,821 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,672 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,301 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear differential output seals weeping

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,591 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 67,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,188 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,608 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,713 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,977 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 36,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,759 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,216 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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FL06 RDZ is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FL06 RDZ, 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 FL06 RDZ registered?

FL06 RDZ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is FL06 RDZ safe to buy?

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