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RO06 UPG

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,957 mi
Last recorded46,957 miles
Recorded on28 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

RegistrationRO06 UPG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 46,957 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 46,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,404 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,785 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,489 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 44,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,901 miles

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,971 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,801 miles

both front tyres worn edges!

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,184 miles

both front tyres worn on edges!

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,709 miles

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

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)

front wipers are starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,267 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 UPG is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO06 UPG, 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 RO06 UPG registered?

RO06 UPG is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is RO06 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 UPG shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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