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MF06 DGZ

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,790 mi
Last recorded80,790 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 DGZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 80,790 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 80,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 5 Jun 2024 79,689 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 79,034 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust centre section to rear silencer clamps corroded but no causing an exhaust leak

Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,182 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 77,180 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater starting to discolour

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,755 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,394 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,157 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 70,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,253 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,949 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 55,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,375 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,474 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 41,462 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,488 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,316 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 31,316 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,369 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 27,369 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 25,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,421 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 24,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MF06 DGZ is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 MF06 DGZ, 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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What year was MF06 DGZ registered?

MF06 DGZ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is MF06 DGZ safe to buy?

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