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RO06 ZRE

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,769 mi
Last recorded49,769 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 49,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 48,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 47,575 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,721 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,173 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,550 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,692 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,075 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,020 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,007 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 21,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,885 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 ZRE is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

RO06 ZRE is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is RO06 ZRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 ZRE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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