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MM03 DAF

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,267 mi
Last recorded129,267 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 DAF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 129,267 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 127,126 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 122,338 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 122,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 121,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 120,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 118,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 116,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front pads getting low

Fail 22 Feb 2020 116,837 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2019 112,587 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,138 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 95,525 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,433 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 94,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,455 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,811 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 61,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,316 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,910 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers poor

rear road springs unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,279 miles

Underside of Vehicle covered by undertrays.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,600 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 36,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,150 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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MM03 DAF is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MM03 DAF, 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 MM03 DAF registered?

MM03 DAF is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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