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T9 KEW

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,138 mi
Last recorded87,138 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 KEW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 87,138 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 81,315 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 81,290 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 13 May 2023 80,369 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,032 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 71,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

engine management light active

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,250 miles

Slight bind offside front wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 66,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bind offside front wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 59,110 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

some thing insecure on the o/s/f of car

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,040 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 13 Nov 2010 38,908 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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T9 KEW is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T9 KEW, 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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T9 KEW is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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