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RL55 OHU

2006 BMW M3

Gold Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,155 mi
Last recorded57,155 miles
Recorded on12 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

RegistrationRL55 OHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 57,155 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 55,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 53,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,222 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 49,590 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,660 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 48,650 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure steering rack gaiter clip missing (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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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RL55 OHU is a 2006 BMW M3 in Gold with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RL55 OHU, 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

How do I check the history of RL55 OHU?

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What year was RL55 OHU registered?

RL55 OHU is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is RL55 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL55 OHU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RL55 OHU have outstanding finance?

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