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MV56 NCU

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,578 mi
Last recorded76,578 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 NCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged inside sidewall

Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged inside sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2015 168,102 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 168,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 158,172 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box jointing flange.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak on rear diff.

Surface corrosion on front & rear brake disc.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 158,169 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on rear exhaust box jointing flange.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak on rear diff.

Surface corrosion on front & rear brake disc.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 155,164 miles

Middle and rear exhaust flange clamp cracked.

Near side diff/drive shaft seal slight leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 133,232 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 111,235 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 111,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,142 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 94,142 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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,878 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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MV56 NCU is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MV56 NCU, 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 MV56 NCU registered?

MV56 NCU is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MV56 NCU safe to buy?

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