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EO56 NKP

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,572 mi
Last recorded97,572 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 NKP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 94,838 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,059 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 91,059 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 80,119 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,057 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 71,853 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,136 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,101 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,074 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,053 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 35,309 miles

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

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

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

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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EO56 NKP is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EO56 NKP, 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 EO56 NKP registered?

EO56 NKP is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is EO56 NKP safe to buy?

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