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SF06 WLL

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,720 mi
Last recorded58,720 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 WLL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 58,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 58,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 58,266 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,770 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 57,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,400 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 51,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,517 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 51,517 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,927 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,164 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 27,164 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,593 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 26,490 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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 14,369 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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SF06 WLL is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SF06 WLL, 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 SF06 WLL registered?

SF06 WLL is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is SF06 WLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF06 WLL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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