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DC06 CLF

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,777 mi
Last recorded40,777 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 CLF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,777 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 40,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 40,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,168 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,320 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 39,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,927 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,917 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,409 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 32,960 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,390 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,728 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 26,728 miles

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

front brake discs worn keep check

Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,428 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 CLF is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DC06 CLF, 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 CLF registered?

DC06 CLF is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is DC06 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC06 CLF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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