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RJ06 WVW

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,587 mi
Last recorded48,587 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 WVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 48,587 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 47,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 45,728 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,697 miles

Drive belt cracking.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,755 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 39,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 38,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,857 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,369 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 29,807 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,806 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 29,806 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,898 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 26,874 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 24,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,560 miles

outer sidewall damage evident n/s/front

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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RJ06 WVW is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ06 WVW, 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 RJ06 WVW registered?

RJ06 WVW is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ06 WVW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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