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RX06 YXP

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,074 mi
Last recorded118,074 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 YXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 118,074 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 117,522 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,630 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,709 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 115,707 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,796 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,342 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 100,330 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,343 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,244 miles

Rear axle oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2018 82,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,215 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 72,327 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,814 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,905 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 70,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,648 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 48,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Aug 2009 39,021 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,963 miles

all tyres worn inside edges

front brake discs warn

Fail 3 Jun 2009 30,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn inside edges

front brake discs warn

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 YXP is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX06 YXP, 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 RX06 YXP registered?

RX06 YXP is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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