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2006 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,363 mi
Last recorded64,363 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 KJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 64,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,088 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 64,088 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2021 62,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2020 60,875 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 60,872 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,706 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 59,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,813 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,050 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 41,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,671 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 37,671 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,162 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,427 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 15,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,423 miles

slight cut to o/s/f tyre inner side wall

Fail 20 Apr 2009 14,423 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)

slight cut to o/s/f tyre inner side wall

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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80 KJ is a 2006 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 80 KJ, 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 80 KJ registered?

80 KJ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is 80 KJ safe to buy?

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