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DE06 NCO

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,025 mi
Last recorded72,025 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 NCO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 72,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 69,956 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 68,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 66,345 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,327 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 62,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 61,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 55,971 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,242 miles

offside front brake caliper has slight dampness

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,622 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,966 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,866 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,272 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,238 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,170 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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DE06 NCO is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE06 NCO, 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 DE06 NCO registered?

DE06 NCO is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is DE06 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 NCO shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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