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M33 SGL

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,702 mi
Last recorded97,702 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 SGL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 97,702 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 96,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 91,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,038 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,944 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 88,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,512 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 87,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 86,494 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyre stretched onto rim a little

Offside Rear Tyre stretched a little bit

front disc pitted

oil leak from diff bad

rear disc pitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 85,397 miles

Offside Rear disc poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,754 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,523 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 75,522 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,594 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2010 56,120 miles

front disc both side getting low

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,539 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 39,539 miles

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

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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M33 SGL is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver 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 M33 SGL, 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 M33 SGL registered?

M33 SGL is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is M33 SGL safe to buy?

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