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RX55 ZJY

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,902 mi
Last recorded29,902 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ZJY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 29,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 29,570 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 29,486 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 29,308 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,147 miles

Rear exhaust flange fractured

Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,951 miles

Rear exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,684 miles

Rear exhaust mounting clamp split

Pass 5 Jul 2018 28,201 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,772 miles

exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,267 miles

nsr tyre deep cut

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,605 miles

back box clamp broken

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,125 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,974 miles

exhaust back box clamp cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2012 22,974 miles

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

exhaust back box clamp cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,056 miles

exhaust bracket rear cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,402 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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RX55 ZJY is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RX55 ZJY, 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 RX55 ZJY registered?

RX55 ZJY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is RX55 ZJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 ZJY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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