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KS06 USH

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,282 mi
Last recorded145,282 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 USH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 145,282 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 145,280 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 144,379 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 144,369 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 132,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose not fixed fully in bracket on sus leg

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at n/s/r up to joint very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ride height linkage broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across car in very poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 132,871 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose not fixed fully in bracket on sus leg

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at n/s/r up to joint very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ride height linkage broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across car in very poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,802 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 112,309 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012
Fail 14 Jan 2012 74,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,112 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,062 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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KS06 USH is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS06 USH, 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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KS06 USH is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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