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RO06 FJY

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,634 mi
Last recorded74,634 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 FJY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

after suspension fitted

hanbrake percentage low

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,620 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,735 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 54,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,349 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,572 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,657 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,938 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 32,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,619 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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RO06 FJY is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO06 FJY, 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 RO06 FJY registered?

RO06 FJY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is RO06 FJY safe to buy?

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