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BJ56 BLF

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,268 mi
Last recorded79,268 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 BLF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,268 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 79,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,349 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,862 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL -NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

UNDERSIDE FULLY PANELED

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,633 miles

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

TPMS indicates a fault.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,522 miles

Offside rear tyre is getting low, 3mm in centre of tread. Small cut near outer shoulder, recommend replacing.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Tyre size- 255/35-ZR19 96Y Rear.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,884 miles

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,684 miles

rear exhaust joint cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2010 42,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,824 miles

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

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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BJ56 BLF is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ56 BLF, 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 BJ56 BLF registered?

BJ56 BLF is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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