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S77 AAR

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,083 mi
Last recorded62,083 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 AAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 62,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 60,578 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,173 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 58,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,153 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 58,152 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,776 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,570 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,950 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,999 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,246 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,591 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 33,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,840 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 28,804 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,771 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 23,771 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,017 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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S77 AAR is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S77 AAR, 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

How do I check the history of S77 AAR?

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What year was S77 AAR registered?

S77 AAR is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is S77 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S77 AAR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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