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S7 AYU

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,953 mi
Last recorded100,953 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 AYU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 100,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 100,697 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,446 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 100,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,153 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,257 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,334 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,316 miles

exhaust inner middle section to back box joint blowing

nail in nearside rear tyre & low tread inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,678 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,551 miles

front brake pads look worn

very slight corrosion to the rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2011 44,033 miles

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,795 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 36,782 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,600 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 31,600 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,688 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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S7 AYU is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S7 AYU, 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 S7 AYU registered?

S7 AYU is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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