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SO06 RUJ

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,580 mi
Last recorded81,580 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 RUJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 81,580 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 76,580 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 69,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 69,372 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2021 69,369 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,395 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff front seal

Fail 4 Jul 2019 68,395 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak from rear diff front seal

Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 66,787 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 65,355 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 4 May 2016 65,355 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,901 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

o/s/f tyre has uneven tread

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,527 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 45,463 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,303 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 32,898 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,452 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SO06 RUJ is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SO06 RUJ, 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.

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What year was SO06 RUJ registered?

SO06 RUJ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SO06 RUJ safe to buy?

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