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DG06 KKA

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,776 mi
Last recorded104,776 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 KKA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 104,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 102,964 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened , corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened , corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened , corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened , corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 99,971 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 93,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 88,501 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 83,548 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,781 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 72,485 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 65,046 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 58,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Dec 2012 57,019 miles

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

slight play on steering rack at offside

Fail 30 Nov 2012 57,019 miles

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

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

slight play on steering rack at offside

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,101 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 29,101 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,426 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 25,426 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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DG06 KKA is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG06 KKA, 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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DG06 KKA is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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