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HG06 KOV

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,952 mi
Last recorded143,952 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 KOV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 143,952 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 143,192 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 119,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint has play in it (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust back box clamp corroded and broken

Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,853 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 90,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,810 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

SILLS HAVE PLASTIC TRIM COVERS

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,316 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre scrubbing may need alignment check

Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,140 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,495 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 45,460 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,957 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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HG06 KOV is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG06 KOV, 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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What year was HG06 KOV registered?

HG06 KOV is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is HG06 KOV safe to buy?

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