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DC06 CGV

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,878 mi
Last recorded116,878 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 CGV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,796 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 116,483 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 99,456 miles

nearside front tyre side walls are splitting not yet to cord level

offside front height/level sensor is broken on offside front suspension bottom arm

offside front inner side wall splitting but not yet to cord level

Fail 4 Apr 2015 99,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre side walls are splitting not yet to cord level

offside front height/level sensor is broken on offside front suspension bottom arm

offside front inner side wall splitting but not yet to cord level

Pass 15 Mar 2014 90,035 miles

ns track rod end corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,488 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2010 62,978 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 62,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s/mirror slightly lose

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,847 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 51,825 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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DC06 CGV is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC06 CGV, 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 DC06 CGV registered?

DC06 CGV is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is DC06 CGV safe to buy?

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