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DFZ 1073

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,949 mi
Last recorded47,949 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 1073
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 47,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 47,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 47,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 47,202 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,310 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,747 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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DFZ 1073 is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DFZ 1073, 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

How do I check the history of DFZ 1073?

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What year was DFZ 1073 registered?

DFZ 1073 is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is DFZ 1073 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 1073 shows 8 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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