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NU06 KNB

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,320 mi
Last recorded94,320 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 KNB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 94,320 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,102 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 92,217 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 89,844 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,295 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 87,105 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,647 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 82,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 81,905 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 81,412 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 79,180 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 79,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,137 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 64,771 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,676 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,311 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,914 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NU06 KNB is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue 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 NU06 KNB, 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 NU06 KNB registered?

NU06 KNB is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

Is NU06 KNB safe to buy?

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