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LT06 DXA

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,711 mi
Last recorded39,711 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 DXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 39,711 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 39,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Only in some areas of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

Pass 11 Oct 2023 39,566 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 39,566 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning water in light unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation in light unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

wiper blades starting to smear on screen

Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak from rear differential

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 24,504 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

differential input seal weeping

minor oil leak from engine area

Pass 12 May 2016 19,535 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,667 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,415 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 19 Mar 2013 16,413 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)

front numberplate cracked

rear exhaust box clamp cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2013 16,413 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

front numberplate cracked

rear exhaust box clamp cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,403 miles

Engine light on

N/S/F brake slightly binding

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)

Small buckle in N/S/F wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,959 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 9,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 7,931 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,359 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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LT06 DXA is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LT06 DXA, 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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LT06 DXA is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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