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M3 XFN

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 80,503 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 79,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 77,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,576 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,190 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,404 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,216 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,791 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 1 Oct 2012 58,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,096 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,786 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,758 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,996 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,861 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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M3 XFN 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 M3 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

M3 XFN is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is M3 XFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XFN 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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