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M31 CSK

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,601 mi
Last recorded128,601 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 CSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 128,601 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 125,857 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 122,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,135 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 112,806 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 104,508 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,740 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & offside front on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,747 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 86,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,549 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,549 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 41,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,110 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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M31 CSK is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M31 CSK, 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 M31 CSK registered?

M31 CSK is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is M31 CSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 CSK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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