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MX55 NJY

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,872 mi
Last recorded133,872 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 NJY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 133,872 miles

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

bonnet struts weak

Fail 8 Aug 2025 133,857 miles

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

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

bonnet dampers weak bonnet may drop when opened

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,110 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 132,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,802 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 116,558 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 116,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened over petrol tank (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 93,378 miles

Rear Diff has slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,140 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn thin on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,138 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,180 miles

nsr tyre worn/wearing on both edges,close to limit

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osr tyre worn/wearing on both edges,close to limit

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,738 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,992 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 28,949 miles

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

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)

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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MX55 NJY is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MX55 NJY, 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 MX55 NJY registered?

MX55 NJY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2006.

Is MX55 NJY safe to buy?

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