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GK06 ZFZ

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,740 mi
Last recorded57,740 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 ZFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 57,740 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2025 57,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2024 51,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 48,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 45,902 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 42,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,112 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,738 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2017 30,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 25,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,861 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,380 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,745 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,027 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 May 2009 15,730 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,973 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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GK06 ZFZ is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GK06 ZFZ, 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 GK06 ZFZ registered?

GK06 ZFZ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

Is GK06 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK06 ZFZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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