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M3 KVU

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,876 mi
Last recorded98,876 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 KVU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 98,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 98,874 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 96,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,615 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,420 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,259 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 89,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,891 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 84,977 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,426 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,094 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,316 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 67,593 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,147 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 52,147 miles

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

w/screen has a chip

Fail 4 Dec 2010 52,110 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,037 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 37,037 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M3 KVU is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 M3 KVU, 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 M3 KVU registered?

M3 KVU is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is M3 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 KVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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