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K13 XKS

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,017 mi
Last recorded84,017 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 XKS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 84,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 83,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 81,912 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,724 miles

Offside Rear brake calliper spring retaining clip missing

fuel cap seal light cracking

slight play in both steering tie rods

Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,066 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19) Heavily worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19) Heavily worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,838 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

Rear tyres wearing more on inner edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,603 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 69,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2014 65,693 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 65,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,758 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,695 miles

very slight movement in steering mechanism

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,726 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 56,317 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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K13 XKS 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 81%.

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 K13 XKS, 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 K13 XKS registered?

K13 XKS is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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