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SY06 VCE

2006 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,811 mi
Last recorded40,811 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 VCE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 40,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 39,941 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 39,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 37,750 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 36,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,114 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,680 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,987 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,142 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,834 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,902 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 26,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,250 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,043 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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SY06 VCE is a 2006 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SY06 VCE, 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 SY06 VCE registered?

SY06 VCE is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is SY06 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 VCE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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