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PX56 PKY

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

11,934 mi
Last recorded11,934 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 PKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 11,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 11,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 10,877 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 10,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 9,961 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 9,961 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 9,583 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 9,217 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 9,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 8,651 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 8,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 8,071 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 7,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 6,441 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 5,424 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 5,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 4,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,463 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 3,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 2,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 2,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 1,381 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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PX56 PKY is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PX56 PKY, 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 PX56 PKY registered?

PX56 PKY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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