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BF56 LLN

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 104,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underneath and body slightly corroded. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2024 104,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

body and underneath of vehicle slightly corroded.

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge. rear exhaust clamp broken.

diff oil leak.

Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,825 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

diff oil leak. body of vehicle slightly corroded. both sill panels slightly corroded. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear wings slightly corroded.

knocking noise coming from rear of vehicle.

windscreen has small crack. diff oil leak. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Dec 2022 102,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear wings slightly corroded.

windscreen has small crack. diff oil leak. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,946 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

diff has oil leak.

Fail 4 Dec 2020 99,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

diff has oil leak.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 97,609 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 97,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 95,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,166 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 88,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 82,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,189 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 78,186 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 72,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,897 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,521 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,618 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,603 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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BF56 LLN is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BF56 LLN, 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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BF56 LLN is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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