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RX06 ZBD

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,088 mi
Last recorded109,088 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 ZBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 109,088 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,907 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 105,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 105,671 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 105,637 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 105,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,361 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 31 May 2016 94,541 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 94,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,112 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres badly perished - recommend replacing

Pass 15 Dec 2012 61,428 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,625 miles

both front wiper blades judder

Pass 24 Dec 2010 55,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,126 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,126 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2009 38,824 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 ZBD 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 88.9%.

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 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 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

RX06 ZBD is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is RX06 ZBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 ZBD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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