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BK56 WDD

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,162 mi
Last recorded47,162 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 WDD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 47,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 47,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,784 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,021 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,569 miles

N/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on rear axle.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 39,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

N/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on rear axle.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,787 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,068 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,999 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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BK56 WDD is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK56 WDD, 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 BK56 WDD registered?

BK56 WDD is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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