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PN06 ZKE

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,547 mi
Last recorded63,547 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 ZKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,547 miles

Exhaust Joints Corroded

Play in Offside of steering rack

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 30 Sep 2025 63,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Joints Corroded

Play in Offside of steering rack

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Oct 2024 62,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,670 miles

Front both front tyres have large cracks on inside and outside faces.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,208 miles

Front both front tyres worn away on edges. cracks on edges of tyres

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19w (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure low warning light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,512 miles

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Fail 15 Sep 2020 56,490 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2019 54,667 miles

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

Offside front headlight level device broken

Tyre pressure system showing a fault

Fail 3 Oct 2019 54,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside front headlight level device broken

Tyre pressure system showing a fault

Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,606 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,907 miles

offside front tyre has a small lump in outer sidewall

Fail 7 Jul 2015 45,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,814 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 43,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,128 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 41,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,106 miles

front brake discs worn

noise from offside rear brake drum

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,504 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,938 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,445 miles

Offside Rear 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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PN06 ZKE is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PN06 ZKE, 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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PN06 ZKE is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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