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M3 OXW

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

48,967 mi
Last recorded48,967 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 48,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,089 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 46,246 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 46,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 45,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 44,380 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 42,565 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,193 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 36,957 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 36,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 May 2017 36,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulls harder (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside park brake is weak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,083 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,575 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 33,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,440 miles

advise rear tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 22 Jan 2013 27,162 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 27,158 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,018 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 23,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,017 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 17,984 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 27 Jan 2010 12,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OXW is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M3 OXW, 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 M3 OXW registered?

M3 OXW is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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