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KC06 OBT

2006 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,308 mi
Last recorded91,308 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 OBT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 91,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 89,928 miles

O/S/F fender corroded

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 89,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

O/S/F fender corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,852 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear surface rust to rear floors

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

factory covers fitted restricted view

Fail 16 Jan 2024 86,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear surface rust to rear floors

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

factory covers fitted restricted view

Pass 4 Jan 2023 84,349 miles

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 15 Nov 2022 84,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe is also heavily corroded on the nearside (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,725 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,318 miles

Manufactures engine and body Sill & Suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 75,081 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 75,081 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,295 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016

Nearside wiper blade wearing

Fail 15 Nov 2016 61,786 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade wearing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,492 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,975 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 41,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,805 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 30,783 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,437 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 29,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,885 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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KC06 OBT is a 2006 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KC06 OBT, 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 KC06 OBT registered?

KC06 OBT is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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