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LK56 KVP

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,565 mi
Last recorded40,565 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 KVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 40,565 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 40,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 40,130 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,117 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 37,846 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 35,412 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,260 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 23,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,258 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,908 miles

rear shocks top mounts slightly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,913 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 19,800 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 11,789 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LK56 KVP is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LK56 KVP, 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 LK56 KVP registered?

LK56 KVP is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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The MOT history for LK56 KVP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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