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EX06 UKK

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,690 mi
Last recorded88,690 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 UKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,690 miles

Front height sensor arm broken

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,735 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 82,703 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,790 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,579 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 79,579 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,959 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 64,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,909 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 46,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EX06 UKK is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX06 UKK, 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 EX06 UKK registered?

EX06 UKK is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EX06 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 UKK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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