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SB04 TON

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,528 mi
Last recorded99,528 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 TON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 99,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,672 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 95,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,506 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 83,797 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 79,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,749 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 56,749 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,425 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 43,163 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 43,163 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,543 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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SB04 TON is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SB04 TON, 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 SB04 TON registered?

SB04 TON is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is SB04 TON safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB04 TON shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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