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M333 NGL

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,795 mi
Last recorded55,795 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 NGL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 55,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 55,377 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,127 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 54,822 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front & rear registration plate characters have carbon fiber/anti flash effect

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,410 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front & rear registration plate characters have carbon fiber/anti-flash effect

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn, split & smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,807 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front & rear registration plate characters have carbon fiber/anti flash effect

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear abs ring swollen

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear abs ring swollen

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,517 miles

under trays fitted full length of underside

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,152 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,918 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,210 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHING BETWEEN TREADS

Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight judder on o/s/f brake

Fail 8 Mar 2012 28,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,327 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,699 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 22,104 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 22,102 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 11 May 2009 18,359 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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M333 NGL is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M333 NGL, 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 M333 NGL registered?

M333 NGL is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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