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OV06 ZRU

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,070 mi
Last recorded110,070 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 ZRU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking 225/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges and cracking 225/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

undertrays

Pass 5 Dec 2024 108,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 105,000 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficency low /requires attention

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres worn edges/deteriorated

horn fault/tone

rear suspension components /coil springs corrosion

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,526 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 97,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2018 94,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 91,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear Tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 72,068 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,975 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,920 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,667 miles

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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OV06 ZRU is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 OV06 ZRU, 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 OV06 ZRU registered?

OV06 ZRU is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is OV06 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 ZRU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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