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ALZ 3971

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,089 mi
Last recorded67,089 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 3971
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 67,089 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 66,820 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 65,651 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 65,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2017 60,861 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 60,861 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 56,900 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,520 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,986 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,693 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 38,691 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 31,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,726 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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ALZ 3971 is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey 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 ALZ 3971, 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 ALZ 3971 registered?

ALZ 3971 is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is ALZ 3971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 3971 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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