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LF06 DVW

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,252 mi
Last recorded37,252 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 DVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 37,252 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 36,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 36,550 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 36,407 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 35,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 35,016 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 33,621 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 32,391 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,198 miles

advise rear axle oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011
Fail 10 Sep 2011 26,600 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 22,446 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 22,442 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,835 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 17,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f tyre on legall limit of 1.6mm.

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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LF06 DVW is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LF06 DVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF06 DVW registered?

LF06 DVW is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is LF06 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 DVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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