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SH55 XAK

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,994 mi
Last recorded77,994 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XAK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 77,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 77,486 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear section and off side front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,109 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,720 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,348 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,348 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 33,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,857 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 28,857 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,249 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 25,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 21,323 miles

centre section clamp broken

slight play ns steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,261 miles

both fromt tyres low on tread.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2009 17,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both fromt tyres low on tread.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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SH55 XAK 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 76.5%.

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 SH55 XAK, 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 SH55 XAK registered?

SH55 XAK is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is SH55 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 XAK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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