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M321 SDW

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,740 mi
Last recorded106,740 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 SDW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 106,740 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 103,487 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,425 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 101,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 99,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 97,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,324 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,482 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rears not in securing clips around both upper sides of fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

handbrake performance poor

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,938 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 92,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 84,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler cap perished but still providing a seal

Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,310 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 69,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,777 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 59,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 48,329 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,787 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,574 miles

tapley test carried out for brakes

trims and undertrays fitted

unable to view 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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M321 SDW is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M321 SDW, 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.

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What year was M321 SDW registered?

M321 SDW is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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