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M3 CBY

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,320 mi
Last recorded79,320 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 CBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 79,320 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 78,981 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 78,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2023 78,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,461 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 78,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 77,624 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 76,780 miles
Fail 27 May 2018 76,780 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 74,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 72,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 70,610 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,768 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,524 miles

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

offside front xenon headlight level adjuster not connected to suspension arm.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,532 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,266 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,111 miles

inner edge of nearside rear tyre geting worn.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

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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M3 CBY is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M3 CBY, 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 M3 CBY registered?

M3 CBY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is M3 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CBY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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