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SJ06 COS

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,185 mi
Last recorded73,185 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 COS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 73,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 72,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,543 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 71,066 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 70,255 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 68,093 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 67,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,681 miles

Both front tyres have worn unevenly on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,287 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,375 miles

Oil leak rear diff.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,345 miles

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)

Oil leak rear diff.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,611 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,828 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 44,828 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 33,994 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 33,994 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,621 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 23,621 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)

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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SJ06 COS 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 81%.

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 SJ06 COS, 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 SJ06 COS registered?

SJ06 COS is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is SJ06 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ06 COS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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