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AK06 NEY

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 NEY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,425 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 99,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 99,257 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,695 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,341 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 94,022 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear / unable too see clearly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear / unable too see clearly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 92,194 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 89,949 miles

front/rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 88,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 86,228 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 83,953 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 82,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,829 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 81,829 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,679 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,601 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 55,822 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,120 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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AK06 NEY is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AK06 NEY, 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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AK06 NEY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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