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M88 DSS

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,606 mi
Last recorded85,606 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 DSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 85,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 84,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 83,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 80,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 79,155 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 76,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,520 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 73,520 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,920 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 71,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,304 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 66,746 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,921 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 57,122 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,715 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,683 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,986 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)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,008 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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M88 DSS is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M88 DSS, 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

How do I check the history of M88 DSS?

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What year was M88 DSS registered?

M88 DSS is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is M88 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 DSS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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