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NG06 FGV

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,857 mi
Last recorded40,857 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 FGV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 40,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,067 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 38,534 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 37,238 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 35,992 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 35,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,793 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,040 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 31,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,088 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 24,088 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,497 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)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,017 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,273 miles

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

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

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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NG06 FGV is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NG06 FGV, 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 NG06 FGV registered?

NG06 FGV is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is NG06 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG06 FGV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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