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KG06 AVP

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,447 mi
Last recorded110,447 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 AVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 110,447 miles

hand brake needs ajust or repair

Pass 12 Apr 2024 110,084 miles

Fuel cap seal, perished/cracking.

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

Rear exhaust joint clamp, is either corroded or has snapped. Recommend repair ASAP.

Signs of coolant leak from off side front, near radiator.

Fail 6 Apr 2024 110,072 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal, perished/cracking.

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

Rear exhaust joint clamp, is either corroded or has snapped. Recommend repair ASAP.

Signs of coolant leak from off side front, near radiator.

Pass 1 Apr 2023 109,769 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 108,578 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 108,561 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 108,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,721 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,175 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,246 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some wear to both front brake discs

Fail 9 Apr 2014 53,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some wear to both front brake discs

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,531 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,858 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,259 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 20,223 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 20,223 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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KG06 AVP is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KG06 AVP, 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 KG06 AVP registered?

KG06 AVP is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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