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MT56 TXB

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,870 mi
Last recorded96,870 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 TXB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,870 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 96,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,280 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,700 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,035 miles

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT FLANGES VERY CORROADED & WEAK

Oil leak REAR DIFF INPUT SEAL & O/S OUTPUT SEAL

Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,425 miles

BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT ILUMINATED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

altenator light on

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,802 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

altenator light on

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

rear pads wearing thin

slight play o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,987 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,258 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outside wall lightly scuffed.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 49,227 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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MT56 TXB is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MT56 TXB, 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 MT56 TXB registered?

MT56 TXB is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is MT56 TXB safe to buy?

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