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PG06 YCP

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,051 mi
Last recorded127,051 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 YCP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 127,051 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 125,511 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 123,884 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 123,884 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 123,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 122,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 120,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear exhaust clamps to silencer rusty and thin

Pass 26 May 2017 118,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2017 118,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load casing missing (5.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing on sidewalls

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 106,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust rear silencer fixing flange fractured

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,939 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both rear tyre are worn low on inner edges

Fail 22 Aug 2011 77,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 65,026 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,461 miles

front tyres getting low

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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PG06 YCP is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PG06 YCP, 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 PG06 YCP registered?

PG06 YCP is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is PG06 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG06 YCP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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