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AE55 YTR

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,958 mi
Last recorded129,958 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 YTR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 129,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat cracked (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat cracked (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 129,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat cracked (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective lower arm (1.7.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat cracked (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 124,812 miles

L S D fitted

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 118,666 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 118,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,897 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,506 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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AE55 YTR is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE55 YTR, 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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What year was AE55 YTR registered?

AE55 YTR is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE55 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 YTR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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