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RX06 YMR

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,861 mi
Last recorded57,861 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 YMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 57,861 miles

strut tower brace broken

Fail 16 Jul 2026 57,860 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

strut tower brace broken

Pass 14 Jul 2025 57,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 56,645 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 56,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2019 54,163 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,782 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,630 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,214 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 40,214 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,542 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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RX06 YMR is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX06 YMR, 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 RX06 YMR registered?

RX06 YMR is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is RX06 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 YMR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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