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DU06 XFO

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,521 mi
Last recorded83,521 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 XFO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 83,521 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 82,996 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 82,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,355 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,075 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 81,073 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,632 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 77,630 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,604 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,090 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,954 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,317 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,378 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 64,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,792 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,662 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exh joints cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,441 miles

o/s/f tyre hard wearing on outer tread

o/s/r exhaust braket rubber split

rear exhaut braket cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,136 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,186 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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DU06 XFO is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU06 XFO, 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 DU06 XFO registered?

DU06 XFO is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is DU06 XFO safe to buy?

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